BILL ANALYSIS �
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 70 (Ted Gaines)
As Amended May 29, 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 Cowgirl,
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"
and cowgirls," the rodeo was introduced to the West, defining a
new branch of the ranching and farming experience.
2)The cowboy and the cowgirl continue to be excellent stewards of
this land and its creatures and are vital parts of the nation and
the economy of the State of California.
3)In California, the vaqueros and rancheros contributed
significantly to our western heritage.
4)Today's cowboys and cowgirls continue to strive to serve,
preserve, and perpetuate the foundation of America's heritage
through efforts of working cowboys and cowgirls and many
organizations that recognize the significance and value of the
cowboy lifestyle; and, the cowboy and the cowgirl are true
American icons, worthy of recognition and honor.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
COMMENTS : According to the author, this resolution is intended to
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celebrate the contribution of the cowboy and cowgirl to America's
culture in perpetuity 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 and
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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