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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 326
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay |
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tribute to the Texas cowboy and cowboys across the nation by |
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recognizing July 23, 2011, and July 28, 2012, as National Day of |
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the Cowboy; and |
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WHEREAS, Pioneering men and women known as cowboys helped |
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to establish America's frontiers; the archetype of the cowboy |
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transcends gender, generations, ethnicity, geographic boundaries, |
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and political affiliation; and |
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WHEREAS, The cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, |
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compassion, and determination, and the cowboy spirit exemplifies |
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patriotism and strength of character; and |
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WHEREAS, Cowboy traditions have been part of the American |
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landscape and culture since 1523, and the cowboy has been a |
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central figure in literature, art, film, poetry and music; and |
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WHEREAS, The cowboy is an excellent steward of the land; he |
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understands the importance of protecting and improving the |
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environment; and |
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WHEREAS, Cowboys continue to play an important role in the |
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economy through their work on more than 650,000 ranches across |
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the nation and in rodeos, which attract more than 30 million fans |
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worldwide each year; and |
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WHEREAS, The cowboy is a true American icon, and it is |
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fitting that a day be set aside to honor his significance in the |
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development of this state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby join citizens across the state and nation in |
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recognizing July 23, 2011, and July 28, 2012, as National Day of |
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the Cowboy; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to |
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commemorate the National Day of the Cowboy. |
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Wentworth, Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 7, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |