Bill Text: OR HCR25 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Expressing support for designation of the fourth Saturday in July as the National Day of the Cowboy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-14 - Filed with Secretary of State. [HCR25 Detail]

Download: Oregon-2013-HCR25-Enrolled.html

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     77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session

                            Enrolled

                 House Concurrent Resolution 25

Sponsored by Representative MCLANE, Senator WHITSETT

  Whereas pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, helped push
the boundaries of America's frontiers; and
  Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends gender, generations,
ethnicity, geographic boundaries and political affiliation; and
  Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage,
compassion and determination; and
  Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies patriotism and strength
of character; and
  Whereas the cowboy is an excellent steward of the land and its
creatures; and
  Whereas the core values expressed within the Code of the West
continue to inspire the pursuit of the highest caliber of
personal integrity; and
  Whereas cowboy traditions have been part of the American
landscape and culture since 1523, and today's cowboys and
cowgirls continue to strive to preserve and perpetuate this
unique element of America's heritage; and
  Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the
United States economy through the work of approximately 656,500
ranches in all 50 states; and
  Whereas annual attendance at rodeos exceeds 30 million fans
worldwide; and
  Whereas membership and participation in events and
organizations that perpetuate the skills and livelihood of the
cowboy, such as the National Day of the Cowboy, the Single Action
Shooting Society, the Working Ranch Cowboys Association, the
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, the American Quarter Horse
Association, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association,
Championship Bull Riding, the Women's Professional Rodeo
Association, the Western Music Association, the United States
Team Roping Championships and others, continue to expand
nationally and internationally; and
  Whereas the cowboy and horse is a central image in literature,
art, film, poetry, photography and music; and
  Whereas the cowboy is a true American icon occupying a central
place in the public's imagination; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
  Oregon:

  That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the
Seventy-seventh Legislative Assembly, express our support for the
designation of the fourth Saturday in July of each year as a
National Day of the Cowboy; and be it further
  Resolved, That we encourage the people of Oregon to observe the
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 25 (HCR 25-INTRO)     Page 1

                                 Adopted by House April 11, 2013

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                                 Ramona J. Line, Chief Clerk of
                                              House

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                                  Tina Kotek, Speaker of House

                                  Adopted by Senate May 7, 2013

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                                  Peter Courtney, President of
                                             Senate

Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 25 (HCR 25-INTRO)     Page 2