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Resolution Number 92-1-21-1e�
RESOLUTION NO. 92-1-21-1
COWBOY POET LAUREATE OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFERRING UPON RED
STEAGALL THE TITLE OF COWBOY POET LAUREATE OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano has a long, distinguished history
accompanied by colorful and storied traditions; and,
WHEREAS, the history and traditions of the City span the centuries beginning
with the native Juaneno People; Padre Junipero Serra and the California Missions; Spain,
Mexico, Independence, and the great California Ranchos; and,
WHEREAS, among the traditions and folk lore of the great California Ranchos,
including that of our own Rancho Santa Margarita y Los Flores, are those of the Vaqueros
and the Cowboys; and,
WHEREAS, the traditions of the Cowboy continue to be celebrated as an
important part of the way of life in San Juan Capistrano; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of San Juan Capistrano desires to encourage and
promote an understanding of the traditions, values and arts of the Cowboy, as well as his
contribution to the values of our Country and Community; and,
WHEREAS, the events of history are duly noted and carefully chronicled by the
scholars for posterity; the spirit and soul, the ethos and values, the humor and heartache
of people and the essential flavor of their life is preserved in the story, the legend, the
song and the verse; and,
WHEREAS, Red Steagall is an accomplished and internationally recognized
Master of Story, Song and Verse; and renowned for his interest and dedication to
celebrating the "Cowboy Way of Life," and through his contribution to the Pro Rodeo
Hall of Fame, the Academy of Cowboy Music, the Country Music Association and the
Cowboy Artists of America; and,
WHEREAS, the poetry of Red Steagall captures the spirit of the Cowboy's
independence, his spirit of adventure, and the simple life close to the earth and to our
hearts.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano does hereby confer upon Red Steagall the title of
VAQUERO POETA LAUREADO
de San Juan Capistrano
The Cowboy Poet Laureate
of San Juan Capistrano
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
of January , 1992.
GIL TONES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NFUWA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
21st
day
I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 92-1-21-1 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day
Of January , 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Harris, Vasquez and
Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL) CHERYL—I Cts LE K
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