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WHEREAS, throughout the history of the American West, cowboys and pioneers have
played an important role in preserving Western heritage and culture; and
WHEREAS, the spirit of the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion,
respect, and patriotism; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 800,000 cowboys and ranchers in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, cowboy traditions have been part of the American landscape and culture since
1523, and today’s cowboys and cowgirls continue to strive to preserve and perpetuate this unique
element of America’s heritage; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the role of cowboys in their selfless efforts to protect the state
and county during wildfire season, their economic contributions, and their maintenance of our
cultural heritage in Colorado and in Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim July 28, 2012 as
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
in the city of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of July, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk