BILL ANALYSIS �
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 70 (Ted Gaines)
As Amended March 19, 2012
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE :32-0
RULES 8-1
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|Ayes:|Silva, Alejo, Carter, | | |
| |Donnelly, Hagman, Hueso, | | |
| |Knight, Williams | | |
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|Nays:|Butler | | |
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SUMMARY : Recognizes and designates the fourth Saturday of every
July, in perpetuity, as the National Day of the Cowboy, and
encourages Californians to observe the day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities. Specifically, this resolution makes
the following legislative findings:
1)Through cultural influence and the spirit of competition among
hardworking ranchers and farmers, often referred to as
"cowboys," the rodeo was introduced to the West, defining a
new branch of the ranching and farming experience.
2)The cowboy continues to be an excellent steward of this land
and its creatures and is a vital part of the nation and the
economy of the State of California.
3)Today's cowboys and cowgirls continue to strive to serve,
preserve, and perpetuate this foundation of America's heritage
through efforts of working cowboys and many organizations that
recognize the significance and value of the cowboy lifestyle;
and, the cowboy is a true American icon, worthy of recognition
and honor.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
COMMENTS : According to the author, this resolution is intended
to celebrate the contribution of the cowboy and cowgirl to
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America's culture and heritage by recognizing the fourth
Saturday in July, in perpetuity, as the National Day of the
Cowboy and to remove the need for the resolution to be
introduced annually. The sponsor, The National Day of the
Cowboy Corp., states that the resolution is about the
cowboy/cowgirl culture and the preservation of pioneer heritage,
including the participants and fans of rodeos.
The opposition objects to this resolution's association with
professional rodeo cowboys whom they assert profit from the
exploitation and cruelty of animals; and, they express concern
that the current regulations intended to protect animals are not
being enforced.
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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