CASPER, Wyo, — Wyoming’s United States Senate delegation announced on Wednesday that the “U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution declaring July 25, 2020, as the National Day of the American Cowboy.”
“This resolution, led by U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., commemorates the pioneering men and women who helped establish the American West,” the Wyoming Senate delegation said.
The tradition of introducing a resolution to declare a “National Day of the American Cowboy” each year began in 2005. Wyoming’s former U.S. Senator Craig Thomas started the tradition, the release states.
“National Day of the American Cowboy is a way for us to say thanks and acknowledge the contributions cowboys made throughout history and the impact they still have today,” Enzi said. “We look to cowboys as role models for how to live up to some of the best American qualities. I’m proud to keep this tradition and lead this resolution that resonates with our Cowboy State.”
Barrasso added: “The American cowboy symbolizes the spirit, values and traditions that people in Wyoming cherish most. Everyone could benefit from adhering to the cowboy’s commitment to honesty, integrity and hard work. I look forward to joining Senator Enzi in honoring America’s cowboys and cowgirls across the state of Wyoming.”
Such a resolution has passed every year since 2005. The Wyoming Senate Delegation noted that it generally coincides with Cheyenne Frontier Days, which was cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
The full resolution have be accessed online.
This article originally appeared on Oil City News. Used with permission.