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Nov. 7 declared National Bison Day

For decades, Ralphie has been a beloved member of the University of Colorado athletics community. I guess it took the rest of the country a little longer to appreciate her value.

Last week, the Senate adopted Resolution 300 and declared that this Saturday, Nov. 7, be marked as National Bison Day.

Point, Ralphie.

The Senate, in its unanimous decision, listed several criteria for declaring the holiday. Because bison have been depicted on the Department of the Interior’s official seal since 1912, they became a national symbol.

Thanks to the efforts of the Vote Bison movement, whose mission is to provide the country with the “perfect nominee for the coveted position of national mammal,” the Senate recognized the economic, historical, and cultural importance of the large animal.