Bill Text: CA SCR70 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: The National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 48-27)

Status: (Passed) 2012-06-11 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 47, Statutes of 2012. [SCR70 Detail]

Download: California-2011-SCR70-Introduced.html

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BILL NUMBER: SCR 70	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Gaines
   (Coauthors: Senators Cannella, Fuller, La Malfa, Rubio, Runner,
and Wyland)
   (Coauthors: Assembly Members Conway, Donnelly, Beth Gaines,
Hagman, Halderman, Logue, Ma, Nielsen, and Silva)

                        FEBRUARY 24, 2012

   Relative to the National Day of the Cowboy.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SCR 70, as introduced, Gaines. The National Day of the Cowboy.
   This measure would recognize the 4th Saturday of every July, in
perpetuity, as the National Day of the Cowboy, and would encourage
the people of the State of California to observe the day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
   Fiscal committee: no.



   WHEREAS, Pioneering men and women together built the strong
framework of this nation through their ability to develop farmland,
establish ranches, and successfully provide the agricultural products
that feed this growing nation, and much of the world; and
   WHEREAS, The descendants of those pioneers, and those influenced
by their endeavors, have continued that tradition and noble life's
work; and
   WHEREAS, Through cultural influence and the spirit of competition
amongst those hardworking ranchers and farmers, often referred to as
"cowboys," the rodeo was introduced to the West, defining a whole new
branch of the ranching and farming experience; and
   WHEREAS, Through their hard work, honesty, and perseverance, the
cowboy has earned a reputation of integrity, patriotism, and a desire
to preserve the uniquely American traditions of their trade; and
   WHEREAS, The young people of this country have embraced the
lifestyle of the cowboy through organized activities such as Future
Farmers of America, 4-H, and other educational endeavors to prepare
them for their role in the ongoing cowboy lifestyle; and
   WHEREAS, Today's cowboys and cowgirls continue to strive to serve,
preserve, and perpetuate this very foundation of America's heritage,
not only through the efforts of working cowboys, but through the
efforts of many statewide organizations that, each day, recognize the
significance and value of the cowboy lifestyle; and
   WHEREAS, The cowboy continues to be an excellent steward of this
land and its creatures; and
   WHEREAS, The cowboy continues to be a vital part of the nation,
and in particular, the economy of this great State of California; and

   WHEREAS, Through determination and skill, commitment, and
sacrifice, the farmer, rancher, and cowboy continue and will continue
to produce the products that feed and clothe this nation; and
   WHEREAS, Through work and through play, in the movies or in the
fields, raising crops, herding cattle, or raising pigs or sheep, or
bronc busting in a rodeo, the cowboy is a true American icon, worthy
of recognition and honor; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly
thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the 4th Saturday
of every July, in perpetuity, as the designated National Day of the
Cowboy; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature encourages the people of the great
State of California to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies
and activities honoring those strong and honorable citizens of this
state who, by their efforts and contributions, have earned the title
of "cowboy"; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.