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A MEMORIAL

DECLARING JANUARY 29, 2008 AS "COWBOY DAY" AT THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES AND RECOGNIZING JULY 26, 2008 AS "NEW MEXICO

DAY OF THE COWBOY".

WHEREAS, cowboys and cowgirls 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

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 three years and, again, this year,

Americans in communities both far and near will join to

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celebrate the cowboys' day;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 29,

2008 be declared "Cowboy Day" at the house of representatives;

and

BE IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that July 26, 2008 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.