[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 482 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 482

 Designating July 26, 2008, as ``National Day of the American Cowboy''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 13, 2008

Mr. Enzi (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Allard, Mr. Craig, Mr. Crapo, 
 Mr. Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Inhofe, Mrs. 
   Murray, Mr. Reid, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Martinez, and Mr. 
Johnson) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating July 26, 2008, as ``National Day of the American Cowboy''.

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized 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 affiliations;
Whereas the cowboy is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures, who 
        lives off of the land and works to protect and enhance the environment;
Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of 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 of the United States 
        that contribute to the economic 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 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 a cowboy span every generation 
        and transcend race and gender;
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 Senate--
            (1) designates July 26, 2008, 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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