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Week Ending May 13, 2005

Senate Resolution 138 designating July 23, 2005, “National Day of the American Cowboy.”

BRIEF

   The image of the cowboy has sold everything from cigarettes to clothing to the National image not to mention an endless list of cowboy gear movies, books, magazines and TV shows, so, there must be something to this image of a stoic character that spans all generations and interests.

   The Resolution preamble would conclude that Americans and others are drawn to the spirit and character that embodies family values, common sense, honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic and patriotism.

   If ranchers are all cowboys then there are 800,000 of them still roaming the range in all fifty states.

Sponsor: Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY)

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent (May 12, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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S. Res. 138

   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.

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