Humane Society honors Rep. Hank Johnson

Congressman receives Animal Welfare Leadership Award for 2011 legislative work

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) presented Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) with its annual Animal Welfare Leadership Award for his work in 2011.

Rep. Johnson received the Humane Advocate award for earning a perfect score on the 2011 Humane Scorecard.

“Representative Johnson has been there for us on a wide range of critical humane issues,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. “We so appreciate having his steadfast support for animal protection.”

Johnson received his award at a reception in the Capitol.

“How we treat animals as a society speaks to how we treat fellow human beings and all life on planet earth,” said Johnson. “Animals are no less capable of feeling pain and suffering than people. We must make every effort to protect their welfare as well.”

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