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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 142--DESIGNATING JULY 25, 2009, AS ``NATIONAL DAY OF
THE AMERICAN COWBOY''
Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Baucus, Mr.
Coburn, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Reid) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary:
S. Res. 142
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 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 many thousands of ranchers across
the Nation who contribute to the economic well-being of every
State;
Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working
ranch rodeo events annually, and rodeo is one of the most-
watched sports in the Nation;
Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other
organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of
cowboys 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 25, 2009, 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.
Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I am proud to introduce a resolution today
to designate Saturday, July 25, 2009 as ``National Day of the American
Cowboy.'' My late colleague, Senator Craig Thomas, began the tradition
of honoring the men and women known as ``Cowboys'' five years ago when
he introduced the first resolution to designate the fourth Saturday of
July as National Day of the American Cowboy. I'm proud to carry on
Senator Thomas's tradition.
The national day celebrates the history of Cowboys in America and
recognizes the important work today's Cowboys are doing in the United
States. The Cowboy Spirit is about honesty, integrity, courage, and
patriotism, and Cowboys are models of strong character, sound family
values, and good common sense.
Cowboys were some of the first men and women to settle in the
American West and they continue to make important contributions to our
economy, Western culture and my home state of Wyoming today. This
year's resolution designates July 25, 2009 as the National Day of the
American Cowboy. I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing the
important role Cowboys play in our country.
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