[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 83 (Monday, May 21, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S6415]
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                  NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to Calendar No. 153, S. Res. 130.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 130) designating July 28, 2007, as 
     the ``National Day of the American Cowboy.''

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to 
reconsider be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res 130) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 130

       Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys, 
     helped establish the American West;
       Whereas that cowboy spirit continues to infuse the Nation 
     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 in all 50 States are 
     conducting business and 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 28, 2007, 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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