*The Cowboy/Cowgirl Way*
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National Day
By L.W. "Pat" Patterson
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Designating July 23, 2005, as `National Day of the American Cowboy'. (Agreed to by Senate)
SRES 138 ATS
1st Session S. RES. 138 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION
Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys, helped establish the American West;
Whereas that cowboy spirit continues to infuse this country with its solid
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism;
Whereas the cowboy loves, lives off of, and depends on the land and its creatures, and is an excellent steward, protecting and enhancing the environment;
Whereas the cowboy continues to play a significant role in America's culture and economy;
Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers are conducting business in all 50 of these United States and are contributing to the economic well being of nearly every county in the Nation;
Whereas rodeo is the sixth most-watched sport in America; Whereas membership in rodeo and other organizations surrounding the livelihood of a cowboy transcends race and gender and spans every generation;
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; Whereas to recognize the American cowboy is to acknowledge America's ongoing commitment to an esteemed and enduring code of conduct; and
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates July 23, 2005, as 'National Day of the American Cowboy'; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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National Day
OF THE
AMERICAN COWBOY
 It’s Official!
President George W. Bush signs a resolution declaring the National Day of the American Cowboy. Thomas to announce ‘National Day
WASHINGTON – On
The resolution, sponsored by Sen. Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.), will be read Saturday at the opening weekend of Cheyenne Frontier Days. Thomas and his wife, Susan, will be on hand for the reading of the resolution and the announcement of the Presidential message. “I can think of no better place to make this announcement than at Cheyenne Frontier Days, which attracts visitors from all over the nation,” said Wyoming’s senior senator. A supporting message from President Bush said, “We celebrate the cowboy as a symbol of the grand history of the American West. The cowboy’s love of the land and love of the country are examples for all Americans.” In leading the charge to pass the legislation, Thomas said, “Our country looks to cowboys as role models because we admire their esteemed and enduring code of conduct. They have integrity and courage in the face of danger. Cowboys respect others, defend those who cannot defend themselves, and hold their families dear. They are good stewards of the land and all its creatures, possess a strong work ethic, and are loyal to their country. The Cowboy lives his life in a way most cannot help but admire.” Senator Thomas sponsored the resolution which was approved by the Senate and then followed up with a letter to the President asking for his support. “From one cowboy to another, I thank you for your consideration of this request,” the letter concluded. A Presidential message is the highest recognition this resolution can receive. Ken McCann, general chairman of Cheyenne Frontier Days said, “First and foremost, the rodeo is the core of our great event, and without our contestants, there would be no rodeo. We think that the cowboys and cowgirls that compete at our show represent what is good and strong about America.” The resolution saw bi-partisan support from many Western Senators. Co-sponsors of the legislation were: Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Conrad Burns (R-Mont.), Larry Craig (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Max Baucus (D-Mont.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), George Allen (R-Va.), , Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska).
http://thomas.senate.gov
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Folks here just aren't used to talking in those terms. So, some folks out in west Texas got together and translated the "King James" into "King Ranch" language:
(posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in Fairlie, Texas)
2. Honor yer Ma & Pa.
3. No tellin' tales or gossipin'.
4. Git yourself to Sunday meetin'.
5. Put nothin' before God.
6. No foolin' around with another fellow's gal.
7. No killin.'
8. Watch yer mouth.
9. Don't take what ain't yers.
10. Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff.
Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think? Y'all have a good day.
"Code of the West"
(from "Cowboy Ethics: What Wall Street Can Learn from the Code of the West" by James P. Owen)
1. Live each day with courage.
2. Take pride in your work.
3. Always finish what you start.
4. Do what has to be done.
5. Be tough, but fair.
6. When you make a promise, keep it.
7. Ride for the brand.
8. Talk less and say more.
9. Remember that some things aren't for sale.
10.Know where to draw the line.
We need to help keep this tradition alive and kickin' for future generations to enjoy the wonderful music and traditions of the American Cowboy and Cowgirl. For information on the national WMA and how to join, please go to Western Music Association - WMA.
We'd like to invite you to join us in the Missouri WMA Chapter. No matter where ya may roam or where ya hang your hat, you can becone a member of our chapter. Visit us at www.Show-MeWesterneers.org for more information on how to join us and keep the Cowboy and Cowgirl tradition alive for future generations to come.
Click to join westernmusicassoc
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~2007 WMA Winners~
If you missed this years event of Western Music and entertainment celebration, you missed a great one! Join the WMA in Albuqurque, NM for their 2008 WMA Festival November 19-21, 2008.
Listed below are the WMA award winners for 2007.
*Traditional Duo/Group*
Sons of the San Joaquin
*Traditional Album*
"Red Rock Moon" - Curly Musgrave/Belinda Gail
*Instrumentalist*
Tim Johnson
*Western Swing Duo/Group*
Texas Trailhands
*Western Swing Album*
"Cowgirl" / Lynn Anderson
*Crescendo*
The Quebe Sisters Band
*Female Performer of the Year*
Lynn Anderson
*Male Performer of the Year*
Dave Stamey
*Songwriter of the Year*
Dave Stamey
*Song of the Year*
"I Hope She’ll Love Me" - Juni Fisher/Joe Hannah
*Entertainer of the Year*
Riders In The Sky
*Harmony*
KG and the Ranger
*Marilyn Tuttle Harmony*
Open Range
*Pioneer Trail Award*
Marilyn Tuttle
*Female Poet of the Year*
Yvonne Hollenbeck
*Male Poet of the Year*
Les Buffham
*Yodeler of the Year*
Bobby Kingston
*Best Collaboration*
"El Fuego" / Curly Musgrave and Virginia Bennett
*Radio Station of the Year*
KWMW - Ruidoso, NM
*Radio DJ of the Year*
Marvin O’Dell
*Bill Wiley Award*
Margo Metegrano
Congratulations to all!!
*A Cowboy's Guide to Life*
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We need to help keep this tradition alive and kickin' for future generations to enjoy the wonderful music and traditions of the American Cowboy and Cowgirl. For information on the national WMA and how to join, please go to Western Music Association - WMA.
Click to join westernmusicassoc ~2007 WMA Winners~ Listed below are the WMA award winners for 2007. *Traditional Duo/Group* Sons of the San Joaquin *Traditional Album* "Red Rock Moon" - Curly Musgrave/Belinda Gail *Instrumentalist* Tim Johnson *Western Swing Duo/Group* Texas Trailhands *Western Swing Album* "Cowgirl" / Lynn Anderson *Crescendo* The Quebe Sisters Band *Female Performer of the Year* Lynn Anderson *Male Performer of the Year* Dave Stamey *Songwriter of the Year* Dave Stamey *Song of the Year* "I Hope She’ll Love Me" - Juni Fisher/Joe Hannah *Entertainer of the Year* Riders In The Sky *Harmony* KG and the Ranger *Marilyn Tuttle Harmony* Open Range *Pioneer Trail Award* Marilyn Tuttle *Female Poet of the Year* Yvonne Hollenbeck *Male Poet of the Year* Les Buffham *Yodeler of the Year* Bobby Kingston *Best Collaboration* "El Fuego" / Curly Musgrave and Virginia Bennett *Radio Station of the Year* KWMW - Ruidoso, NM *Radio DJ of the Year* Marvin O’Dell *Bill Wiley Award* Margo Metegrano Congratulations to all!! |
*A Cowboy's Guide to Life*
Don't interfere with something that ain't botherin' you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
The easiest way to eat crow is while it's still warm. The colder it gets, the harder it is to swaller.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop
diggin'.
If it don't seem like it's worth the effort, it probably ain't.
It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.
The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you shave his face in the mirror every morning.
Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Don't worry about bitin' off more'n you can chew; your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger'n you think BR>
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Generally, you ain't learnin' nothing when your mouth's a-jawin'.
Tellin' a man to git lost and makin' him do it are two entirely different propositions.
If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there with ya.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
When you give a personal lesson in meanness to a critter or to a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson.
When you're throwin' your weight around, be ready to have it thrown around by somebody else.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin' it back.
Always take a good look at what you're about to eat. It's not so important to know what it is, but it's sure crucial to know what it was.
The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back into your pocket.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
He must always tell the truth.
He must always be gentle with children, the elderly and animals.
He must not possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
He must help people in distress.
He must be a good worker.
He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits.
He must respect women, parents, and his nation's laws.
The Cowboy is a patriot.
- by Gene Autry
Last night as I lay on the prairie,
And looked at the stars in the sky, And I wondered if ever a cowboy Could drift to that sweet by and by. The road to that bright happy region Is posted and blazed all the way. They say there will be a great roundup, And cowboys like doggies will stand, To be cut by the riders of Judgment Who are posted and know every brand. I wonder if ever a cowboy Stood ready for that Judgment Day, And could say to the boss of the riders, I'm ready -- come drive me away. |
This wonderful lithograph signed and numbered limited edition poem, is by Cowboy Poet, Jeff Hildebrandt and the artwork is by "Western Celebrity Artist", Katie West. Jeff Hillerbrandt is the Manager of "The Western Channel". We had the pleasure of meetin' him while we were in Graham, TX, November 2002, at the 2002 Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo. Real nice young man! I got to meet up with him again at the 2004 Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo in Abilene, TX, in honor of John Wayne. The western artisian here is, our pal, Katie West. Katie does excellent work!! For a copy of "Cowboy Up America" (better order one, cause they're limited editions), or ANY of Katie's terrific artwork, please check her website out.
"KATIE WEST, Western Celebrity Artist" or it's listed on "Our Links" page, at the bottom of our menu.
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Right below is a must have collectors book of detailed information and reference on the *King of the Cowboys* and *Queen of the West*.
"King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West:
Roy Rogers, Dale Evans"
The Popular Press, A Ray and Pat Browne Book
*2005 Belmont Book Award Winner*
(Don Cusic, noted authority and author on country music, who chaired the committee said, "The wealth of information uncovered by Ray White is simply astounding. It is a lifelong passion and work that leads a scholar to study performers this thoroughly. Ray White's work demonstrates that not only were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans great entertainers and heroes to a generation of youngsters, but also are worthy subjects of scholarship because of the depth and breath of their work.")
"King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West:
Roy Rogers, Dale Evans" has won a second award. The Association of Recorded Sound Collections gave it an award for excellent historical research in the field of country music. Yeehaw! Mr. White will go to Milwaukee in early May to receive the award.
Now in paperback! The paperback edition of "King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans" book is here. It's cost, just $29.95 and more affordable than the hardcover edition.
Direct Ordering Options:
(ORDER BY MAIL)
Customer Service Department
The University of Wisconsin Press
c/o Chicago Distribution Center
11030 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
U.S.A.
(BY PHONE)
773-702-7000
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
Mon - Fri.
(This is a Chicago, Illinois number in the USA.)
*************************** This career biography is the definitive source on two American icons.
Mr. White presents a wealth of new, carefully organized, and highly readable information; the largest source I have seen yet on the professional careers of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. A detailed narrative is accompanied by thorough reference materials that point fans to recordings, videos, comics, and memorabilia". Gary A. Yoggy, author of "Riding the Video Range: The Rise and Fall of the Western on Television".
For more than sixty years, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans personified the romantic, mythic West that America continued to cherish well into the modern age. Blazing a trail through every branch of the entertainment industry-radio, film, recordings, television, and even comic books-the couple capitalized on their attractive personas and appealed to the nation's belief in family values, an independent spirit, and community.
Ray presents these two celebrities in the most comprehensive and inclusive account to date. Part narrative, part reference, this impeccably researched survey spans the entire scope of Rogers's and Evans's careers, illuminating their place in twentieth-century American popular culture. Following the pair through each stage of their professional and personal trajectory, Mr. White explores the unique alchemy of the singing cowboy and his free-spirited partner. In a dual biography, he shows how Rogers and Evans carefully husbanded their public image and of particular note incorporated their Christian faith into their performances. And in a series of authoritative appendixes, he documents their contributions to each medium they worked in. Testifying to both the breadth and the longevity of their careers, the book includes radio logs, discographies, filmographies, and comicographies that will delight historians and collectors alike. With its engaging tone and meticulous research, "King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans" is bound to become the definitive source on the lives of these two great American icons.
*************************** Raymond "Ray" White is a retired professor of history at Ball State University. He has published numerous articles on Roy Rogers and on cowboys in film.
To order his book online, please check out Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com/ (Type in the book title and it should bring up both the hard cover and the paperback).
Email Ray or visit his website ~Ray White~ - premier authority on Roy Rogers & Dale Evans.
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"Western Events & Gatherin's"
*Western Film Fair*
Clarion Sundance Plaza Hotel
Winston-Salem, North Carolina Phone: 336-723-2911
(Note the location change from Charlotte
to Winston-Salem for the 2008 film fair)
Contacts: Wayne Short - 704-851-3113
Tommy Hildreth - 828-524-5251
Email: cowboys@cometwesterns.com
July 16-19, 2008
*2008 Western Legends Roundup*
Kanab, Utah (Utah's Little Hollywood)
Aug 20-23, 2008
*5th Annual Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Roundup*
Contact: Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-1900, Ext: 222 (Ask for Renee)
Sep 19 - 21, 2008
Gene Autry, Oklahoma Museum - Film & Music Festival*
Contact: Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum
P. O. Box 67
Gene Autry, OK 73436
Phone: 580-294-3047
Sep 24 - 28, 2008
*Annual Wild Western Festival*
Pioneer Village
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: 623-444-7121
Email: DRBuc@cox.net
Sep 28-29, 2008
*Annual Rex Allen Days*
Willcox, Arizona
Oct 2 - 5, 2008
*2009 Roy Rogers Festival*
Ramada Inn
Portsmouth, OH
Email: nancyandlarue@verizon.net
Phone: 740-353-0900
June 3 - June 6, 2009
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*A COWBOY'S PRAYER*
Oh Lord, I reckon I'm not much just by myself;
I fail to do a lot of things I ought to do, but Lord
when trails are steep and pass is high, help me ride
it straight the whole way through, and in the falling
dusk I get the final call - I do not care how many flowers
they send - above all else the happiest trail will be for
you to say to me, "Lets Ride My Friend."
Amen.
(In memory of Roy Rogers)
November 5, 1911 - July 6, 1998
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Thought for today - Opportunity may knock only once in a while,
But temptation bangs on your front door forever.
May the good Lord take a likin' to y'all, and MANY Happy Trails!
~Buffalo Gal~
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Copyright © 2002 - 2008 All rights reserved.
Rockn' V Southwestern Ranch™
is a registered trademark of
RVSWR INC ®.
This wonderful lithograph signed and numbered limited edition poem, is by Cowboy Poet, Jeff Hildebrandt and the artwork is by "Western Celebrity Artist", Katie West. Jeff Hillerbrandt is the Manager of "The Western Channel". We had the pleasure of meetin' him while we were in Graham, TX, November 2002, at the 2002 Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo. Real nice young man! I got to meet up with him again at the 2004 Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo in Abilene, TX, in honor of John Wayne. The western artisian here is, our pal, Katie West. Katie does excellent work!! For a copy of "Cowboy Up America" (better order one, cause they're limited editions), or ANY of Katie's terrific artwork, please check her website out.
"KATIE WEST, Western Celebrity Artist" or it's listed on "Our Links" page, at the bottom of our menu.
******************************
******************************
Right below is a must have collectors book of detailed information and reference on the *King of the Cowboys* and *Queen of the West*.
Roy Rogers, Dale Evans"
*2005 Belmont Book Award Winner*
(Don Cusic, noted authority and author on country music, who chaired the committee said, "The wealth of information uncovered by Ray White is simply astounding. It is a lifelong passion and work that leads a scholar to study performers this thoroughly. Ray White's work demonstrates that not only were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans great entertainers and heroes to a generation of youngsters, but also are worthy subjects of scholarship because of the depth and breath of their work.")
"King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West:
Roy Rogers, Dale Evans" has won a second award. The Association of Recorded Sound Collections gave it an award for excellent historical research in the field of country music. Yeehaw! Mr. White will go to Milwaukee in early May to receive the award.
Now in paperback! The paperback edition of "King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans" book is here. It's cost, just $29.95 and more affordable than the hardcover edition.
Direct Ordering Options:
(ORDER BY MAIL)
Customer Service Department
The University of Wisconsin Press
c/o Chicago Distribution Center
11030 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
U.S.A.
(BY PHONE)
773-702-7000
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
Mon - Fri.
(This is a Chicago, Illinois number in the USA.)
Mr. White presents a wealth of new, carefully organized, and highly readable information; the largest source I have seen yet on the professional careers of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. A detailed narrative is accompanied by thorough reference materials that point fans to recordings, videos, comics, and memorabilia". Gary A. Yoggy, author of "Riding the Video Range: The Rise and Fall of the Western on Television".
For more than sixty years, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans personified the romantic, mythic West that America continued to cherish well into the modern age. Blazing a trail through every branch of the entertainment industry-radio, film, recordings, television, and even comic books-the couple capitalized on their attractive personas and appealed to the nation's belief in family values, an independent spirit, and community.
Ray presents these two celebrities in the most comprehensive and inclusive account to date. Part narrative, part reference, this impeccably researched survey spans the entire scope of Rogers's and Evans's careers, illuminating their place in twentieth-century American popular culture. Following the pair through each stage of their professional and personal trajectory, Mr. White explores the unique alchemy of the singing cowboy and his free-spirited partner. In a dual biography, he shows how Rogers and Evans carefully husbanded their public image and of particular note incorporated their Christian faith into their performances. And in a series of authoritative appendixes, he documents their contributions to each medium they worked in. Testifying to both the breadth and the longevity of their careers, the book includes radio logs, discographies, filmographies, and comicographies that will delight historians and collectors alike. With its engaging tone and meticulous research, "King of the Cowboys, Queen of the West: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans" is bound to become the definitive source on the lives of these two great American icons.
To order his book online, please check out Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com/ (Type in the book title and it should bring up both the hard cover and the paperback).
Email Ray or visit his website ~Ray White~ - premier authority on Roy Rogers & Dale Evans.
*Western Film Fair*
Clarion Sundance Plaza Hotel
Winston-Salem, North Carolina Phone: 336-723-2911
(Note the location change from Charlotte
to Winston-Salem for the 2008 film fair)
Contacts: Wayne Short - 704-851-3113
Tommy Hildreth - 828-524-5251
Email: cowboys@cometwesterns.com
July 16-19, 2008
*2008 Western Legends Roundup*
Kanab, Utah (Utah's Little Hollywood)
Aug 20-23, 2008
*5th Annual Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Roundup*
Contact: Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-1900, Ext: 222 (Ask for Renee)
Sep 19 - 21, 2008
Gene Autry, Oklahoma Museum - Film & Music Festival*
Contact: Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum
P. O. Box 67
Gene Autry, OK 73436
Phone: 580-294-3047
Sep 24 - 28, 2008
*Annual Wild Western Festival*
Pioneer Village
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: 623-444-7121
Email: DRBuc@cox.net
Sep 28-29, 2008
*Annual Rex Allen Days*
Willcox, Arizona
Oct 2 - 5, 2008
*2009 Roy Rogers Festival*
Ramada Inn
Portsmouth, OH
Email: nancyandlarue@verizon.net
Phone: 740-353-0900
June 3 - June 6, 2009
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*A COWBOY'S PRAYER*
(In memory of Roy Rogers)Oh Lord, I reckon I'm not much just by myself;
I fail to do a lot of things I ought to do, but Lord
when trails are steep and pass is high, help me ride
it straight the whole way through, and in the falling
dusk I get the final call - I do not care how many flowers
they send - above all else the happiest trail will be for
you to say to me, "Lets Ride My Friend."
Amen.
November 5, 1911 - July 6, 1998
Thought for today - Opportunity may knock only once in a while,
But temptation bangs on your front door forever.
~Buffalo Gal~
Copyright © 2002 - 2008 All rights reserved.
Rockn' V Southwestern Ranch™
is a registered trademark of
RVSWR INC ®.