Bill Text: NJ AJR162 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizes fourth Saturday of July as "National Day of the Cowboy."
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-05-07 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee [AJR162 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2020-AJR162-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman PARKER SPACE
District 24 (Morris, Sussex and Warren)
SYNOPSIS
Recognizes fourth Saturday of July as "National Day of the Cowboy."
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution recognizing the fourth Saturday of July as "National Day of the Cowboy."
Whereas, Pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, helped establish the American West; and
Whereas, The cowboy image and ideal transcends generations, gender, ethnicity, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; and
Whereas, The cowboy exemplifies honesty, courage, compassion, patriotism, and determination; and
Whereas, Cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; and
Whereas, The cowboy and horse are central figures in literature, art, film, poetry, photography, and music, and the cowboy is a true American icon occupying a central place in the public's imagination and the world's most popular folk hero; and
Whereas, Today's cowboys and cowgirls strive to preserve and perpetuate this unique element of America's heritage; and
Whereas, New Jerseyans across the State participate in rodeo and other organizations that promote the cowboy ideals and lifestyle; and
Whereas, Membership participation in the National Day of the Cowboy Organization, Single Action Shooting Society, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association, Women's Pro Rodeo, High School Rodeo Association, Working Ranch Rodeo Association, Championship Bull Riding, Cowgirl Hall of Fame, International Barrel Racing Association, numerous cowboy re-enactment groups and other organizations that encompass the livelihood of the cowboy, continues to expand both nationally and internationally as well as within our State; and
Whereas, The cowboy is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; and
Whereas, Cowboys and cowgirls are an important part of the modern economy through the work of ranchers and farmers across the United States who contribute to the economy of every state; and
Whereas, National Day of the Cowboy is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of July; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The fourth Saturday of July is recognized as "National Day of the Cowboy" in New Jersey.
2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "National Day of the Cowboy" with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution recognizes the fourth Saturday of July as "National Day of the Cowboy." The cowboy occupies a central place in the public imagination. The image of the cowboy as pioneer of the American West is one of courage, compassion, patriotism, and determination.
Cowboy traditions and ideals have been a part of American culture for generations, transcending gender, ethnicity, and politics. Today, New Jerseyans across the State participate in rodeo and other organizations that promote the cowboy ideals and lifestyle.
Modern cowboys and cowgirls are an important part of the economy through the work of ranchers and farmers across the United States. In recognition of past and present tangible and intangible contributions, it is appropriate for the State of New Jersey to recognize the fourth Saturday of July as "National Day of the Cowboy."
