Senate Passes Resolution Declaring July 25 as National Day of the American Cowboy

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution declaring Saturday, July 25, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The resolution, led by U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso of Wyoming and Jon Tester of Montana, commemorates the pioneering men and women who helped establish the American West. Senator Enzi said that National Day of the American Cowboy is a way for us to say thanks and acknowledge the contributions cowboys made throughout history and the impact they still have today.

Senator Barrasso said that the American cowboy symbolizes the spirit, values and traditions that people in Wyoming cherish most,  and that everyone could benefit from adhering to the cowboy’s commitment to honesty, integrity and hard work. He added that he looks forward to joining Senator Enzi in honoring America’s cowboys and cowgirls across the state of Wyoming.

Former U.S. Senator Craig Thomas of Wyoming started the tradition of introducing the resolution in 2005. Every year since, the U.S. Senate has passed the resolution, which typically coincides with Cheyenne Frontier Days.