Senate Honors Thomas's Legacy with "National Day of the American Cowboy" Resolution

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U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., today introduced a resolution honoring the late Senator Craig Thomas and cowboys all over the nation. The resolution designates Saturday, July 25, 2009 as "National Day of the American Cowboy."

Thomas - a cowboy himself - honored the heritage of his home state and the West by sponsoring a resolution to name the fourth Saturday in July "National Day of the American Cowboy," which coincides each year with Cheyenne Frontier Days. Since the passing of Senator Thomas in 2007, Enzi is continuing the tradition to honor his legacy.

"The cowboy is an American icon and Craig Thomas was one of them. I proudly continue to honor his legacy by introducing this resolution to also honor cowboys and their impact on our culture. Cowboy values and their way of life run deep, particularly in our state - just like the legacy that Craig left us," said Enzi.

"The National Day of the American Cowboy celebrates one of Wyoming's greatest icons. Wyoming's cowgirls and cowboys embody the values that Americans hold dear: integrity, a strong work ethic, family values, patriotism, and good stewardship of the land and its creatures. They continue to be the backbone of the American West and exemplify everything that is good about our nation. I am pleased to join Senator Enzi in honoring America's cowgirls and cowboys," said Barrasso.

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