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National Day of the American Cowboy
2010 Quick Facts
- The sixth annual National Day of the American Cowboy will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010
- The fifth annual National Day of the American Cowboy will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009
- In 2004, American Cowboy magazine launched the National Day of the American Cowboy campaign as a way to acknowledge and preserve the heritage, history, and culture of America’s cowboys and cowgirls.
- Thanks to Senator Craig Thomas, R-Wyoming, who sponsored the National Day of the American Cowboy resolution, the first national observance of the American Cowboy day occurred July 23, 2005.
- President George W. Bush issued a statement of support for the resolution that same year.
- After Senator Thomas’ death in 2007, Senator Mike Enzi took over as the Senate sponsor in 2008, with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords sponsoring it in the House.
- The resolution will have to be reintroduced each year until it is officially designated a national day of observance by the President.
- The National Day of the American Cowboy is always the fourth Saturday in July.
- Important NDAC Dates:
- Saturday July 24, 2010 - 6th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy (awaiting passage)
- Saturday July 25, 2009 - 5th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
- Saturday July 26, 2008 - 4th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
- Saturday July 28, 2007 - 3rd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
- Saturday July 22, 2006 - 2nd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
- Saturday July 23, 2005 - 1st National Day of the American Cowboy
- The official website for National Day of the American Cowboy is www.cowboyday.com, which serves as a clearinghouse for any and all information related to the campaign.
- The Cowboyday.com website also provides tips on planning, promoting, and producing a successful NDAC celebration, as well as resources like sample press releases, invitations, etc.
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