[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[S. Res. 326 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
106th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 326
Designating the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, as the
``National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 22, 2000
Mr. Bryan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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RESOLUTION
Designating the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, as the
``National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''.
Whereas working cowboys and the ranching community have contributed greatly to
the establishment and perpetuation of western life in the United States;
Whereas the practice of composing verses about life and work on the range dates
back to at least the trail drive era of the late 19th century;
Whereas the Cowboy Poetry Gathering has revived and continues to preserve the
art of cowboy poetry by increasing awareness and appreciation of this
tradition-based art form;
Whereas the reemergence of cowboy poetry both highlights recitation traditions
that are a central form of artistry in communities throughout the West
and promotes popular poetry and literature to the general public;
Whereas the Cowboy Poetry Gathering serves as a bridge between urban and rural
people by creating a forum for the presentation of art and for the
discussion of cultural issues in a humane and non-political manner;
Whereas the Western Folklife Center in Reno, Nevada, established and hosted the
inaugural Cowboy Poetry Gathering in January of 1985;
Whereas since its inception 16 years ago, some 200 similar local spin-off events
are now held in communities throughout the West; and
Whereas it is proper and desirable to recognize Elko, Nevada, as the original
home of the Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate designates the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in
Elko, Nevada, as the ``National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5686)
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10004, S10007-10008)
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10004, S10007-10008)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10007-10008)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10007-10008)
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