A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
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Passed
Latest Action · July 23, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
This Senate resolution designates July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy," honoring the historical and cultural role of cowboys in shaping the American West. It praises cowboys and cowgirls for embodying values such as honesty, integrity, hard work, and stewardship of the land, while highlighting their ongoing contributions to ranching, agriculture, and rodeo sports across the country. The resolution notes that the cowboy is a widely recognized cultural icon, appearing prominently in American literature, film, and music, and that the cowboy tradition spans all genders, ethnicities, and generations. It affects no specific group in a regulatory sense and carries no funding or legal requirements, but it encourages Americans to celebrate the day through community ceremonies and events. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create laws or allocate federal funds but serves to formally recognize and celebrate the cowboy's role in American heritage.
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