FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2009
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Contact: Bridget Harrison
202-296-4031
bharrison@horsecouncil.org <mailto:bharrison@horsecouncil.org>
SENATE PASSES NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY RESOLUTION
The American Horse Council is pleased the U.S. Senate yesterday passed a resolution honoring the American cowboy. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming, designates Saturday, July 25, 2008 as “National Day of the Cowboy.”
The bill pays tribute to the enduring legacy of the cowboy in America and the contributions cowboys continue to make to our nation today.
“I am happy the United States Senate is honoring such an enduring cultural icon of the American West that is irrevocably linked with the history of the horse in this country. It is important to remember the cowboy and the horse remain an important part of America still. This resolution recognizes both the history and the continuing contribution of the American cowboy” said AHC President Jay Hickey.
A copy of the resolution is available on request.
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As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day.
The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.
