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CO HJR1017
Joint Resolution
Status
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Paul Brown
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AI Summary
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Expresses Colorado General Assembly support for designating the 4th Saturday in July as "National Day of the Cowboy"
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Encourages Colorado residents and all U.S. citizens to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities
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Acknowledges cowboy and ranching traditions dating back to 1523 as integral to American heritage and culture
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Cites 87 million cattle in the United States including 2.48 million in Colorado, with annual rodeo attendance exceeding 30 million fans worldwide
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Directs distribution of the resolution to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, and various federal and state officials and organizations
Legislative Description
Designate A National Day Of The Cowboy
Last Action
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/14/2015