Code of the West

On February 18, 2010 the Wyoming legislature passed a bill adopting a state code as derived from the book, "Cowboy Ethics," by James P. Owen:

1 Live each day with courage

2 Take pride in your work

3 Always finish what you start

4 Do what has to be done

5 Be tough, but fair

6 When you make a promise, keep it

7 Ride for the brand

8 Talk less and say more

9 Remember that some things aren't for sale

10 Know where to draw the line

Some have been critical of this code. It is what Wyoming stands for. This new legislation puts it in code. The following is a video of the signing by Governor David Freudenthal (D)

http://vimeo.com/10462018

Cowboy Safety is an application of the Code of the West. It is an alternative to the expensive and bureaucratic compliance programs that produce no results. By building safety on the Code of the West safety becomes people-oriented and results focused.