National Day of the American Cowboy

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Suggested and brought to fruition by TJ Casey in 2004.  Sponsored and Introduced to the 109th Congress by Senator Craig Thomas on May 12th, 2005.

In the 109th Congress

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.

2024

This resolution to date, has not been amended, and remains the same.