WHEREAS, cowboy poetry celebrates today’s working west and its heritage, and throughout the history of the American West, and in Nevada, cowboy poets have played a large role in preserving our western heritage, and the culture of the Silver State through oral and written poetry; and

WHEREAS, the long tradition and enduring qualities of these stories and poems demonstrate that cowboy poetry is part of a long-cherished legacy; and

WHEREAS, Nevada has produced well-respected contemporary cowboy poets and a vibrant ranching community, and hosts important cowboy poetry events; and

WHEREAS, Cowboy Poetry Week provides an opportunity for all Nevadans to learn more about this art form and celebrate the important contributions these poets make to our great state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVE SISOLAK, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of April 21-27, 2019, as

COWBOY POETRY WEEK IN NEVADA