[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 984 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 984

 Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as ``National 
                          Day of the Cowboy''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 13, 2008

 Ms. Giffords (for herself, Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Cubin, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. 
  Hall of Texas, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. 
 Rehberg, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Sessions, and Mr. Mitchell) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as ``National 
                          Day of the Cowboy''.

Whereas pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, helped establish the 
        American West;
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a 
        strong work ethic, and patriotism;
Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family 
        values, and good common sense;
Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic 
        boundaries, and political affiliation;
Whereas the cowboy is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures;
Whereas the cowboy lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the 
        environment;
Whereas cowboy traditions have been part of the American culture for 
        generations;
Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy, through the 
        work of approximately 727,000 ranchers in all 50 States, and contributes 
        to the well-being of nearly every county in the Nation;
Whereas annual attendance at professional and working ranch rodeo events exceeds 
        27,000,000 fans, and the rodeo is the 7th most watched sport in the 
        Nation;
Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that 
        promote and encompass the livelihood of the cowboy spans race, gender, 
        and generations;
Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music, and 
        occupies a central place in the public imagination;
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their 
        communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of a ``National 
        Day of the Cowboy''; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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