[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 138 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 138

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 27, 1993

    Mr. D'Amato (for himself, Mr. Danforth, Mr. Bond, and Mr. Kohl) 
  introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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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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