Its main purpose in doing this is to recognize individuals in the state who established the first trails and brought this culture here.

Senator Mike Enzi, along with the Board of Directors, performed the induction procedure.

"This event was really about celebrating the first class of individuals inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame,” said Scott Ratliff, president of the Board.

Individuals inducted into the inaugural class included both living and non-living people.

The hall of fame allows the board to recognize cowboys who might not otherwise be remembered.