[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 87 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S6251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     COLLEGE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I stand today to wish all those 
young cowboys and cowgirls that are participating in the College 
National Finals Rodeo good luck. These fine young men and women are at 
the heart of the sport of rodeo and deserve to be commended for their 
hard work and determination.
  The CNFR is especially important to all these young riders because of 
the great opportunity for college scholarships and prizes. For many, 
this competition will determine which school they will be able to 
afford, if any. These generous scholarships are provided by the U.S. 
Tobacco Association and they should be given applause for their work to 
strengthen the sport and help these young riders obtain a college 
education.
  The city of Bozman has also contributed a great deal to the CNFR. 
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of hosting the rodeo, the Brick 
Breeden Field House has provided the perfect location for the finals 
and hopefully will continue to do so well into the future.
  You have good reason to be proud of your sport and what you do. As 
the only original America sport, you are carrying on a tradition that 
was started over 100 years ago. When the cowboys of the Old West were 
driving their herds across the plains, little did they know that their 
friendly competitions would become a multimillion dollar sport. Your 
dedication to the rodeo honors them and their hard work and commitment 
to the land.
  My hats off to you and the best of luck.

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