Central ND News

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Western Caucus, joined Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution passed unanimously by the Senate declaring Saturday, July 27 as National Day of the American Cowboy to honor the continuing legacy and contributions of cowboys across the United States.

“The American West was shaped in large part by the hard work and determination of cowboys,” said Senator Hoeven. “The cowboy legacy is especially prevalent in North Dakota where individuals like Theodore Roosevelt ranched and worked cattle. In addition, North Dakota author Louis L’Amour wrote extensively about the cowboy, characterizing their passion, dedication and strong values. This resolution declaring July 27th as the National Day of the American Cowboy acknowledges the lasting impact that cowboys have had on our country.”

“In Wyoming, we live each day by the Cowboy Code. We honor a life of honesty, hard work, and integrity,” said Senator Barrasso. “The American cowboy symbolizes the spirit, values and traditions the people of Wyoming cherish most. Each year, I look forward to celebrating this special day with our American cowboys and cowgirls in Wyoming.”

“The American cowboy has been a well-known and longstanding symbol of honesty, grit and determination across the country,” said Senator Lummis. “On National Day of the American Cowboy, we celebrate the significant impact cowboys and cowgirls have had on our nation by honoring the enduring traditions the Cowboy State continues to hold so dear.”

Additional cosponsors include Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

Full text of the resolution can be found here.