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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SCR 15
          Author:   Fuller (R)
          Introduced:1/28/15  
          Vote:     21  

           SUBJECT:   National Day of the Cowboy


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:  This resolution recognizes July 25, 2015, as the  
          National Day of the Cowboy.


          ANALYSIS:   This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1.Pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, helped establish  
            America's frontiers.

          2.The cowboy archetype transcends gender, generations,  
            ethnicity, geographic boundaries, and political affiliation;  
            the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion,  
            and determination; and the cowboy spirit exemplifies  
            patriotism and strength of character.

          3.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.

          4.The cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy  
            through the work of approximately 656,500 ranches in all 50  








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            states, and 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.

          This resolution recognizes July 25, 2015, 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.

          Prior Legislation

          SCR 70 (Gaines, Resolution Chapter 47, Statutes of 2012)  
          recognized and designated the 4th Saturday of every July as the  
          National Day of the Cowboy.

          SCR 48 (Fuller, Resolution Chapter 55, Statutes of 2011)  
          recognized July 23, 2011, as the National Day of the Cowboy.

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




          SUPPORT:   (Verified2/25/15)


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          OPPOSITION:   (Verified2/25/15)


          Action for Animals












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          Prepared by:Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          2/25/15 15:39:22


                            SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE


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