[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 85 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 85

Designating July 23, 2005, and July 22, 2006, as ``National Day of the 
                           American Cowboy''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 17, 2005

Mr. Thomas (for himself, Mr. Burns, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Crapo, 
 Mr. Salazar, and Mr. Enzi) submitted the following resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating July 23, 2005, and 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 America's culture and 
        economy;
Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers are conducting business in all 50 of 
        these United 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 America;
Whereas membership in rodeo and other organizations surrounding the livelihood 
        of a cowboy transcends race and gender and spans every generation;
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon;
Whereas to recognize the American cowboy is to acknowledge America's ongoing 
        commitment 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 23, 2005, and 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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