The National Day of the American Cowboy Resolution

The National Day of the American Cowboy Resolution, passed by the United States Senate in 2005, 2006, and 2007, proclaimed the 4th Saturday of July as a celebratory day to commemorate our cowboy and Western heritage, as well as to honor working cowboys and ranchers, Western musicians and artists, cowboy poets, and all the others who continue to contribute to our cowboy and Western culture.

Our purpose in drafting and promoting the National Day of the American Cowboy resolution is to encourage recognition of and appreciation for the American cowboy. By sharing information about the campaign, celebrations, and ceremonies, we hope to ensure that the National Day of the American Cowboy achieves the highest possible level of public involvement and awareness, and is finally passed in perpetuity (the resolution has to be reintroduced each year until it is officially designated a national day of observance by the President).

Important Dates:
Saturday July 23, 2005 - 1st National Day of the American Cowboy
Saturday July 22, 2006 - 2nd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
Saturday July 28, 2007 - 3rd Annual National Day of the American Cowboy
Saturday July 26, 2008 - 4th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy (awaiting passage)

You can help!

Write your state and city legislators and ask that they support passage of the resolution and proclaim a state day of observance. Click here for a sample petition.

THE RESOLUTION	PRESIDENT BUSH'S STATEMENT