- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: July 23, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
SENATE RESOLUTION 813—DESIGNATING JULY 25, 2026, AS “NATIONAL DAY OF
THE AMERICAN COWBOY”
- Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr.
- Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Daines, Mrs. Fischer, Mr.
- Hoeven, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Lankford, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr.
- Moran, Mr. Ricketts, and Mr. Risch) submitted the following resolution;
- which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 813
Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as
“cowboys”, helped to establish the American West;
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage,
compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism;
Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of
character, sound family values, and good common sense;
Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender,
geographic boundaries, and political affiliations;
Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to
protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward
of the land and its creatures;
Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of the culture
of the United States for generations;
Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the
economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across
the United States who contribute to the economic well-being
of every State;
Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working
ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-
watched sports in the United States;
Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other
organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of
cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender;
Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film,
and music and occupies a central place in the public
imagination;
Whereas the cowboy is an icon of the United States; and
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and
cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and
encouraged: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates July 25, 2026, as “National Day of the
American Cowboy”; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe
the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.