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Bill to Honor Wyoming’s Wild Horses Sent to Governor Gordon for Signature
Senator Coe and Representative Newsome celebrate passage of SF 112 designating the Wild Horse Highway in Park County
Senator Coe and Representative Newsome celebrate passage of SF 112 designating the Wild Horse Highway in Park County
Cheyenne, Wyo. – Senator Hank Coe (SD-18) and Representative Sandy Newsome (HD-24) lauded the passage of Senate File 112 – Wild Horse Highway Designation on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. SF 112 designates a section of U.S. Highway 14/16/20 between Wyoming State Highway 32 and the Cody city limit boundary as the “Wild Horse Highway.”
The McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area, located just east of Cody, is bisected by U.S. Highway 14/16/20 and is a major tourist draw to Park County. The McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd is known for their variety of coat colors and patterns and the relative ease in which visitors can catch a glimpse of the horses.
“Wild horses have a storied history in Park County, adding to our scenic landscapes and western spirit,” said Representative Newsome. “I am pleased our colleagues recognized the importance of these horses to history and tourism in Park County, as well as Wyoming at large, and saw fit to honor them with this designation.”
“A highway designation is the least we can do in recognition of the impact wild horses have had on our shared history and tourism-based economy,” said Senator Coe. “People come from around the world to view these descendants of Buffalo Bill Cody’s herd and this designation will only help attract more people to the area.”
SF 112, sponsored by Senator Coe and Representative Newsome, along with Representative David Northrup, Representative John Winter and Senator Eli Bebout. The bill, now Senate Enrolled Act 26, awaits Governor Mark Gordon’s signature.
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