[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 371 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 371

 Designating July 22, 2006, as ``National Day of the American Cowboy''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 14, 2006

   Mr. Thomas (for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Burns, Mr. 
 Allard, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Reid, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Salazar, 
   Mr. Baucus, Mr. Craig, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Allen, and Mr. 
 Ensign) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating July 22, 2006, as ``National Day of the American Cowboy''.

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys, helped establish the 
        American West;
Whereas that cowboy spirit continues to infuse this country with its solid 
        character, sound family values, and good common sense;
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a 
        strong work ethic, and patriotism;
Whereas the cowboy loves, lives off of, and depends on the land and its 
        creatures, and is an excellent steward, protecting and enhancing the 
        environment;
Whereas the cowboy continues to play a significant role in the culture and 
        economy of the United States;
Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers are conducting business in all 50 States 
        and are contributing to the economic well being of nearly every county 
        in the Nation;
Whereas rodeo is the sixth most-watched sport in the United States;
Whereas membership in rodeo and other organizations encompassing the livelihood 
        of a cowboy transcends race and sex and spans every generation;
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon;
Whereas to recognize the American cowboy is to acknowledge the ongoing 
        commitment of the United States to an esteemed and enduring code of 
        conduct; and
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys to their communities should be 
        recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates July 22, 2006, as ``National Day of the 
        American Cowboy''; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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