There are many holidays that countries celebrate. The United States Congress recognized the first official Nation Day of the Horse in 2004. The following is the actual text of that resolution:
"Text of A resolution designating December 13, 2004, as 'National Day of the Horse' and encouraging the people of the United States ...
...the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.
This simple resolution was agreed to on November 18, 2004. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution. The text of the bill below is as of Nov 18, 2004 (Resolution Agreed to).
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SRES 452 ATS
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 452
Designating December 13, 2004, as National Day of the Horse and encouraging the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 7, 2004
Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. HATCH, Mr. DEWINE, and Ms. LANDRIEU) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
November 18, 2004
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating December 13, 2004, as National Day of the Horse and encouraging the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.
- Whereas the horse is a living link to the history of the United States;
- Whereas without horses, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different;
- Whereas horses continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards;
- Whereas horses are a vital part of the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion;
- Whereas because of increasing pressure from modern society, wild and domestic horses rely on humans for adequate food, water, and shelter; and
- Whereas the Congressional Horse Caucus estimates that the horse industry contributes much more than $100,000,000,000 each year to the economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
- designates December 13, 2004, as 'National Day of the Horse', in recognition of the importance of horses to the security, economy, recreation, and heritage of the United States;
- encourages all people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States; and
- requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities.
Below are some facts according to the American Horse Council:
- There are 9.2 million horses in the United States.
- 4.6 million Americans are involved in the industry as horse owners, service providers, employees and volunteers.
- 2 million people own horses.
- The horse industry has a direct economic effect on the U.S. of $39 billion annually.
- The industry has a $102 billion impact on the U.S. economy when the multiplier effect of spending by industry suppliers and employees is taken into account.
- The industry directly provides 460,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs.
