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IL HR0424

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jim Sacia

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses Illinois House support for designating July 23, 2011 as "National Day of the Cowboy"
  • Recognizes Illinois pioneers and cowboys including Charles Goodnight and Wyatt Earp as integral to America's western frontier development
  • Acknowledges the cowboy archetype embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, and determination across all demographics and geographic boundaries
  • Notes cowboys work on approximately 656,500 ranches across all 50 states and remain important to the American economy
  • Encourages Illinois residents to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Legislative Description

NATIONAL DAY OF COWBOY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted 112-002-001

5/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation5/29/2011
Rules5/26/2011

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