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In a tribute to the hardworking men and women who shaped the traditions of the American West, the United States Senate has declared July 27, 2024, as the National Day of the American Cowboy.

Senator Marshall joined the bipartisan resolution, which was passed unanimously by the Senate. The resolution was originally introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., along with other colleagues in the Senate.

The resolution honors the culture, traditions, and values of the American Cowboy way of life that are still alive today.

"Kansas is truly the cradle of cowboy culture," said Senator Marshall. "We have cowtowns scattered throughout our state where famed lawmen like Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Wild Bill Hickok made their mark on history. You can see evidence of trails that crisscross our state where cattle were driven and wagons were pulled. Today, we have men and women still on horseback, working cattle on our Kansas prairies. Being a Cowboy isn’t just a job; it’s a culture and an attitude. Cowboys embody the values that make this country great and the drive to keep pushing when faced with insurmountable odds."

"In Wyoming, we live each day by the Cowboy Code. We honor a life of honesty, hard work, and integrity," said Senator Barrasso. "The American cowboy symbolizes the spirit, values, and traditions that people in Wyoming cherish most. Each year, I look forward to celebrating this special day with our American cowboys and cowgirls in Wyoming."

"The American cowboy has been a well-known and longstanding symbol of honesty, grit, and determination across the country," said Senator Lummis. "On National Day of the American Cowboy, we celebrate the significant impact cowboys and cowgirls have had on our nation by honoring enduring traditions that The Cowboy State continues to hold so dear."

Other co-sponsors of the resolution include U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

Full text of the resolution can be found HERE.

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