Jack of all Days

The Senate has once again approved the National Day of the American Cowboy, sponsored by Senator Craig Thomas R-Wyoming. The resolution names July 28th, 2007 as the official day of the third 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.

The Cowboy Code:

• The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage.
• He must never go back on his word or a trust confided to him.
• He must always tell the truth.
• He must be gentle with children, the elderly and animals.
• He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
• He must help people in distress.
• He must be a good worker.
• He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits.
• He must respect women, parents and the nation’s laws.
• The Cowboy is a patriot.

“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.”