Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: July 23rd, 2022. Did you know today is National Day of the Cowboy? I don’t know about you but anytime we can celebrate Cowboy’s you can count me in. When I was younger I used to tell my mom I was going to marry a Cowboy which didn’t happen but there is Cowboys in my family. I would like to thank them for all they’ve done for us.
National Day of the Cowboy – fourth Saturday in July
National Day of the Cowboy was created in 2005 to preserve the role and contributions Cowboys and Cowgirls made to the Western heritage and history of our Country. Every year on this holiday, the NDOC organization gives recognition awards to individuals, organizations and projects that contribute to the preservation of both Pioneer history, and the promotion of Cowboy culture.
Shortly after the Civil War, Cowboys and Cowgirls began to appear in America’s heartland and the Wild West. They were largely ranchers and ranch hands, raising Cattle, Horses and Animals. Cowboys herded them across the Plains to feed the Animals, and ultimately to slaughterhouses to feed a growing American population.
This was a wild and often lawless time. In the absence of the rule of law, Cowboys developed their own code to live by, known as the “Cowboy Code of Conduct” or the “Cowboy Code of Ethics”. These were simple logical rules of behavior. The “Cowboy Code of Conduct or “Cowboy Code of Ethics’could readily apply at any time, even today.
Cowboy Code of Conduct
- Live each day with honesty and courage.
- Take pride in your work and always do your best.
- Stay curious, study hard and learn all you can.
- Do what has to be done and finish what you start.
- Be tough, but fair.
- When you make a promise, keep the promise.
- Be clean in thought, word, deed, and dress.
- Practice tolerance and understanding of others.
- Be willing to stand up for what is right.
- Be an excellent steward of the land and Animals
Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy
- Go to a rodeo
- Purchase a cowboy hat
- Dress up like a cowboy.
- Read a book or article on Cowboy or Cowgirl history
- Watch a Western Movie that features Cowboys.
The History and Origin of National Day of the Cowboy:
The non-profit organization National Day of the Cowboy (NDOC) created National Day of the Cowboy and made this an annual event.
This is a true “National” holiday. U.S. Senate resolution 138 on July 23, 2005 proclaimed National Day of the Cowboy, and the impact Cowboys have had in our Country’s history.
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day celebrates one of Americas favorite Ice Cream flavors.
Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream vies for the taste buds of Ice Cream lovers. Chocolate may win the popularity contest. Although, Vanilla Ice Cream is a close second and Vanilla Ice Cream is also more refreshing.
Its easy to celebrate Vanilla Ice Cream Day on a Summer day just enjoy Vanilla Ice Cream in a cone, dish, Ice Cream Float.. If you put Vanilla Ice Cream in a cone today, ask for extra scoops, and worry about the calories later. Make sure to eat the Ice Cream quickly, or it may melt.
If you go out for Ice Cream today, watch for discounts and special promotions on Vanilla Ice Cream!
The History and Origin of National Vanilla Ice Cream Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of National Vanilla Ice Cream Day.
We didn’t find any documentation confirming National Vanilla Ice Cream Day to be a “National” holiday. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation. However, we firmly believe that National Vanilla Ice Cream should be one of Americas big holidays.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
