WMA Sponsors
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 138
Designating July 23, 2005, as `National Day of
the American Cowboy’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 12, 2005
Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. BURNS, Mr. INHOFE,
Mr. DORGAN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. ENZI, Mr. ALLARD, Mr.
BAUCUS, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. BINGAMAN,
and Mr. CRAIG) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating July 23, 2005, 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;
Whereas the cowboy continues to play a significant
role in America's culture and economy;
Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers are conducting
business in all 50 of these United 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 America;
Whereas membership in rodeo and other organizations
surrounding the livelihood of a cowboy transcends race and gender
and spans every generation;
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon;
Whereas to recognize the American cowboy is to
acknowledge America's ongoing commitment 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 23, 2005, 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.
