Humane Lobby Day: Bizzarro named 2017 Humane Legislator of the Year

Humane Lobby Day in the state Capitol also featured awards for Volunteer and Team of the Year.

Humane Lobby Day in the state Capitol also featured awards for Volunteer and Team of the Year.



Rep. Bizzarro said he was humbled yet excited to receive the Humane Legislator of the Year  award because lawmakers are voices for the animals and so much remains to be done to improve their welfare.

Rep. Bizzarro said he was humbled yet excited to receive the Humane Legislator of the Year award because lawmakers are voices for the animals and so much remains to be done to improve their welfare.



Animal advocates stressed that 2017  is critical as a number of key anti-cruelty and animal protection bills, including an overhaul of the Animal Abuse Statute,, are expected to be voted upon during the session.

Animal advocates stressed that 2017 is critical as a number of key anti-cruelty and animal protection bills, including an overhaul of the Animal Abuse Statute,, are expected to be voted upon during the session.



Kristen Tullo, Humane Society state director, surprised Rep. Bizzarro with the Humane Pennsylvania Legislator of the Year award.

Kristen Tullo, Humane Society state director, surprised Rep. Bizzarro with the Humane Pennsylvania Legislator of the Year award.



Rep. Bizzarro’s surprise selection as Humane Pennsylvania Legislator of the Year came during  Humane Lobby Day at the Capitol.

Rep. Bizzarro’s surprise selection as Humane Pennsylvania Legislator of the Year came during Humane Lobby Day at the Capitol.



Humane Lobby Day  appeals for stronger animal protection laws and advances the importance of more robust animal welfare legislation.

Humane Lobby Day appeals for stronger animal protection laws and advances the importance of more robust animal welfare legislation.



Rep. Bizzarro thanks advocates for his award during Humane Lobby Day events at the state Capitol.

Rep. Bizzarro thanks advocates for his award during Humane Lobby Day events at the state Capitol.



Rep. Ryan Bizzarro receives the Humane Legislator of the Year during Humane Lobby Day at the state Capitol.

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro receives the Humane Legislator of the Year during Humane Lobby Day at the state Capitol.