THIRD READING

Bill No: SCR 153

Author: Fuller (R)

Introduced: 6/18/18

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: National Day of the Cowboy

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes July 28, 2018, as the National Day of the Cowboy, and encourages the people of the State of California to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

Pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, helped establish America’s frontiers.
The cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, and determination and is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures.
The cowboy spirit exemplifies patriotism and strength of character.
Cowboy traditions have been part of the American landscape and culture since 1523, and today’s cowboys and cowgirls continue to strive to serve and to preserve and perpetuate this unique element of America’s heritage.
The cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of approximately 656,500 ranches in all 50 states.
Membership and participation in the National Day of the Cowboy Celebration, Single Action Shooting Society, Working Ranch Cowboys Association, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Championship Bull Riding, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, and other organizations that encompass the livelihood of the cowboy continue to expand nationally and internationally.
The cowboy is a true American icon occupying a central place in the public’s imagination.

This resolution recognizes July 28, 2018, as the National Day of the Cowboy, and encourages the people of the State of California to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 100 (Fuller, 2016) would have recognized July 23, 2016, as the National Day of the Cowboy. The resolution died in the Senate Rules Committee.

SCR 15 (Fuller, Resolution Chapter 177, Statues of 2015) recognized July 25, 2015, as the National Day of the Cowboy.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/27/18)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/27/18)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/27/18 14:27:24

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SCR 153: National Day of the Cowboy.

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