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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 70
Author: Gaines (R), et al.
Amended: 5/31/12
Vote: 21
SENATE FLOOR : 32-0, 3/22/12
AYES: Alquist, Anderson, Berryhill, Blakeslee, Calderon,
Cannella, Correa, De Le�n, DeSaulnier, Dutton, Emmerson,
Fuller, Gaines, Hancock, Harman, Huff, Kehoe, La Malfa,
Leno, Lieu, Liu, Lowenthal, Negrete McLeod, Padilla,
Pavley, Price, Rubio, Simitian, Steinberg, Vargas, Wolk,
Yee
NO VOTE RECORDED: Corbett, Evans, Hernandez, Runner,
Strickland, Walters, Wright, Wyland
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 5/17/12
SUBJECT : The National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl
SOURCE : National Day of the Cowboy Corporation
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes and designates the
fourth Saturday of every July, in perpetuity, as the
National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl,
and encourages the people of the State of California to
observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Assembly Amendments add the word "Cowgirl" and add
coauthors.
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ANALYSIS : 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 : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 5/30/12)
National Day of the Cowboy Corporation (source)
California Circuit Finals Rodeo
California Horse Council
California Pro Rodeo Circuit
California Rodeo of Salinas
Flying U Rodeo Company
Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace
Highway 50 Association
Long Beach Mounted Police
Marysville Stampede Association
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Red Bluff Roundup Association
Santa Maria Rodeo Association
Showdown Rodeo, Inc., Lancaster, CA
Stone Roofing Company, Inc.
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Western Music Association
OPPOSITION : (Verified 5/30/12)
Action for Animals
PawPAC
Project Coyote
Protecting Earth and Animals with Compassion and Education
Public Interest Coalition
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT : According to the author's office,
this resolution is intended to celebrate the contribution
of the cowboy and cowgirl to America's culture in
perpetuity and to remove the need for this resolution to be
introduced annually. The sponsor, The National Day of the
Cowboy Corporation, states that this resolution is about
the cowboy and cowgirl culture and the preservation of
pioneer heritage, including the participants and fans of
rodeos.
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION : 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.
PQ:kc 6/6/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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