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SENATE MEMORIAL 71

TH LEGISLATURE

- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -

FIRST SESSION

, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Clinton D. Harden

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING MARCH 15, 2007 "COWBOY DAY" AT THE SENATE AND

RECOGNIZING JULY 28, 2007 AS "NEW MEXICO DAY OF THE COWBOY".

WHEREAS, cowboys are a fundamental part of New Mexico's

reputation as a leading ranching state; and

WHEREAS, representing a diversity that is uniquely

American, cowboys come from all walks of life, transcending

age, race, gender and generation, and their work ethic and code

of conduct have long infused our great state and nation with

pride and their values have set an example for many; and

WHEREAS, in the state's early years, cowboys worked

throughout the "Land of Enchantment", blazing trails as

explorers and guardians of a growing American frontier, and

their legacy lives on today as men and women literally walk in

the cowboys' footsteps, working and living upon the land; and

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WHEREAS, New Mexicans have long been recognized as leaders

in the cowboy and ranching world, with heroes and champions

filling halls of fame across the country, including the Cowboy

Hall of Fame, the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and the Pro Rodeo Hall

of Fame; and

WHEREAS, the "National Day of the Cowboy" has been

celebrated for the past two years and, again, this year,

Americans in communities both far and near will join to

celebrate the cowboys' day;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE

OF NEW MEXICO that March 15, 2007 be declared "Cowboy Day" at

the senate; and

BE IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that July 28, 2007 be recognized

as "New Mexico Day of the Cowboy" and that all New Mexicans be

encouraged to recognize cowboys, both past and present, for

their numerous contributions to the state and for keeping the

best of New Mexico alive for generations to come.

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