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       HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 15-1017
       
       BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Brown and Fields, Joshi,
       Klingenschmitt, Arndt, Becker J., Becker K., Buck, Buckner,
       Carver, Conti, Coram, DelGrosso, Dore, Garnett, Ginal, Hamner,
       Lebsock, Lontine, Lundeen, Melton, Mitsch Bush, Navarro, Neville
       P., Priola, Ransom, Roupe, Ryden, Saine, Sias, Thurlow, Vigil,
       Willett, Williams, Wilson, Windholz, Winter, Court, Danielson,
       Duran, Esgar, Everett, Foote, Humphrey, Kagan, Keyser,
       Kraft-Tharp, Landgraf, Lawrence, Lee, McCann, Moreno,
       Nordberg, Pabon, Pettersen, Primavera, Rankin, Rosenthal, Salazar,
       Singer, Tate, Tyler, Van Winkle, Young, Hullinghorst;
       also SENATOR(S) Sonnenberg and Baumgardner, Donovan,
       Roberts, Aguilar, Balmer, Carroll, Cooke, Crowder, Garcia,
       Grantham, Guzman, Heath, Hill, Hodge, Holbert, Jahn, Johnston,
       Jones, Kefalas, Kerr, Lambert, Lundberg, Marble, Martinez
       Humenik, Merrifield, Neville T., Newell, Scheffel, Scott, Steadman,
       Todd, Ulibarri, Woods, Cadman.
       
          CONCERNING EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
       DESIGNATION OF THE 4TH SATURDAY IN JULY AS
       "NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY". 
       
          WHEREAS, Pioneering men and women known as cowboys helped
       establish America's frontiers; and
       
          WHEREAS, The cowboy archetype transcends gender, generations,
       ethnicity, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; and
       
          WHEREAS, The cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage,
       compassion, and determination; and
       
          
       
       
          WHEREAS, The cowboy Vaquero 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 Cowboy Code of
       Conduct continue to inspire the pursuit of the highest caliber of personal
       integrity; and
       
          WHEREAS, Cowboy and ranching 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, There are 87 million cattle in the United States, including
       2.48 million in the state of Colorado; and
       
          WHEREAS, The cattle business is a huge part of agriculture in the
       United States and in Colorado; and
       
          WHEREAS, Annual attendance at rodeos exceeds 30 million fans
       worldwide; and
       
          WHEREAS, Membership and participation in the National Day of the
       Cowboy organization, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Colorado
       Cattlemen's Association, National Cowboy and Western Heritage
       Museum, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, American National Cattlewomen, Inc.,
       Working Ranch Cowboys Association, Cowboy Mounted Shooting
       Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Professional Rodeo
       Cowboys Association, Professional Bull Riders, Women's Professional
       Rodeo Association, United States Team Roping Championships, the
       Western Music Association, and other organizations that encompass the
       livelihood of the cowboy continue to expand both nationally and
       internationally; and
          
       WHEREAS, The cowboy and his horse are central figures 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 House of Representatives of the Seventieth
       General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the Senate concurring herein:
       
          (1)  That we, the members of the General Assembly, express our
       support for the designation of the 4th Saturday in July as "National Day
       of the Cowboy"; and
       
          (2)  That we encourage the people of the state of Colorado and all
       citizens of the United States of America to observe the day with
       appropriate ceremonies and activities.
       
          Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent to
       Governor John Hickenlooper; Don Brown, Colorado Commissioner of
       Agriculture; Ron Williams, Chairman of the Board, National Western
       Stock Show; Frank Daley, President, Colorado Cattlemen's Association;
       the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum; the National Day
       of the Cowboy organization; United States Senator Michael Bennet;
       United States Senator Cory Gardner; United States Representative Diana
       DeGette; United States Representative Jared Polis; United States
       Representative Scott Tipton; United States Representative Ken Buck;
       United States Representative Doug Lamborn; United States
       Representative Mike Coffman; and United States Representative Ed
       Perlmutter.
       
       
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       Dickey Lee Hullinghorst               Bill L. Cadman
       SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE                    PRESIDENT OF
       OF REPRESENTATIVES                        THE SENATE
       
       
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       Marilyn Eddins                     Cindi L. Markwell
       CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE                SECRETARY OF
       OF REPRESENTATIVES                        THE SENATE