Washington, April 2 -- Congressman Ron Estes issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, this resolution honors the spirit of independence and the economic foundation laid by the cattle industry in the post-Civil War era.
The resolution highlights the critical role of historic routes such as the Chisholm, Shawnee, Western, and Goodnight-Loving trails. These pathways were the lifelines of the post-Civil War economy, moving millions of Texas longhorns to...