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The second celebration of the National Day of the
American Cowboy will honor the men and women who keep the character,
spirit, and contributions of America's proud history alive today - our
American Cowboys. The national day of recognition will be July 22, 2006.
The
National Day of the American Cowboy will be celebrated across the
country with public ceremonies and activities. It is a day of
recognition commended through Congressional resolution, Presidential
proclamation, and placed on the national calendar.
July 28, 2007 is scheduled to become the third
annual National Day of the American Cowboy.
Read All About It Here:
109TH CONGRESS
S. RES. 371
2D SESSION
Designating July 22, 2006, as ``National Day of the American
Cowboy''.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. BURNS,
Mr. AL-
LARD, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. REID, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. INHOFE, Mr.
SALAZAR, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. ENZI, Mr. STEVENS, Mr.
ALLEN,
and Mr. ENSIGN) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Designating 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; 2
Whereas the cowboy continues to play a significant role in the
culture and economy of the United States;
Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers are conducting business
in all 50 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 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 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.
SRES 371 IS
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