National Day of the American Cowboy Resolution Passes Senate

For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON –American Cowboy magazine is proud to announce that the Senate has once again approved the National Day of the American Cowboy, Senate Resolution 130, sponsored by Senator Craig Thomas R-Wyoming. The resolution names July 28th, 2007 as the official day of the 3rd annual celebration.  The National Day of the American Cowboy was set aside as an official day to honor and remember the contributions of the cowboy into the history of the American West, and to encourage Americans to live the values and the code of the cowboy. 

“I’m pleased the Senate has once again recognized the need for a National Day of the American Cowboy,” Senator Thomas said. “Cowboys and cowgirls hold a special place in American lore, and they continue to provide an invaluable link in our nation’s strong agricultural system. It is appropriate that we celebrate their contributions.”

Ongoing efforts are aimed at making the 4th Saturday in July a perpetual holiday.  Support from local communities and individuals are integral in getting this celebration named as a permanent holiday.

American Cowboy magazine, a western lifestyle publication and the organization initiating the campaign for the official day, has provided a website with information on the history and future of the official National Day of the American Cowboy.  On www.cowboyday.com, interested parties can download items to help them stage their own successful National Day of the American Cowboy event. They can also submit their event for an event calendar.

Contact:
Robyn Volkening
Marketing Manager
American Cowboy Magazine
303-247-8095
rvolkening@aimmedia.com