[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 262 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 262

   To designate October 3 through 10, 1993, as ``Great American Beer 
                                Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 15, 1993

Mr. Schaefer (for himself, Mr. Gunderson, Mr. Sarpalius, Mr. Andrews of 
 New Jersey, Mr. Bateman, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. Barrett of Wisconsin, Mr. 
  Bliley, Mr. Blute, Mr. Boehner, Mr. Cox, Mr. Holden, Mr. Klein, Mr. 
 King, Mr. Levy, Mr. McCollum, Mr. Murtha, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Ravenel, Mr. 
 Richardson, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Sisisky, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Walsh, Mr. 
 Vento, Mr. Clinger, Mr. Edwards of Texas, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. McInnis, 
   Mr. Petri, Mr. Coppersmith, Mr. Livingtson, Mr. Martinez, and Mr. 
 Kasich) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
           to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   To designate October 3 through 10, 1993, as ``Great American Beer 
                                Week''.

Whereas the brewing industry stems from a great and proud tradition dating back 
        beyond the time of our Founding Fathers;
Whereas the brewing industry is a major employer of American workers, providing 
        for 2,700,000 jobs in the wholesale, retail, agriculture, packaging, 
        trucking/rail and other related sectors;
Whereas malt beverages contribute over $14,000,000,000 in Federal, State, and 
        local taxes in all 50 States of the Union;
Whereas it is a major exporter in the world marketplace;
Whereas the industry has proven to be an exemplary philanthropic force time and 
        again, most recently during Hurricane Andrew and the ``Flood of 1993'';
Whereas understanding the need to protect the environment, the beer industry has 
        pioneered waste reduction, recycling, and other conservation programs;
Whereas the brewers have proud records of national leadership, through 
        innovations like the recyclable aluminum beverage can and 
        accomplishments in the area of environmental stewardship;
Whereas the beer industry has played a significant role in the fight against 
        alcohol abuse, drunk driving, and underage drinking; spending tens of 
        millions each year on related educational and prevention programs; and
Whereas the industry creates a beverage that is enjoyed by over 80,000,000 
        responsible consumers all across America: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of October 3 
through 10, 1993, shall be designated as ``Great American Beer Week''.

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