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A MEMORIAL
DECLARING JANUARY 29, 2008 AS "COWBOY DAY" AT THE SENATE 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
celebrate the cowboys' day;