[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 326 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 326

    Designating the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, as the 
                 ``National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 22, 2000

Mr. Bryan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
               Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Designating the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, as the 
                 ``National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''.

Whereas working cowboys and the ranching community have contributed greatly to 
        the establishment and perpetuation of western life in the United States;
Whereas the practice of composing verses about life and work on the range dates 
        back to at least the trail drive era of the late 19th century;
Whereas the Cowboy Poetry Gathering has revived and continues to preserve the 
        art of cowboy poetry by increasing awareness and appreciation of this 
        tradition-based art form;
Whereas the reemergence of cowboy poetry both highlights recitation traditions 
        that are a central form of artistry in communities throughout the West 
        and promotes popular poetry and literature to the general public;
Whereas the Cowboy Poetry Gathering serves as a bridge between urban and rural 
        people by creating a forum for the presentation of art and for the 
        discussion of cultural issues in a humane and non-political manner;
Whereas the Western Folklife Center in Reno, Nevada, established and hosted the 
        inaugural Cowboy Poetry Gathering in January of 1985;
Whereas since its inception 16 years ago, some 200 similar local spin-off events 
        are now held in communities throughout the West; and
Whereas it is proper and desirable to recognize Elko, Nevada, as the original 
        home of the Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate designates the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 
Elko, Nevada, as the ``National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''.
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