[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1297 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1297

      Supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 22, 2010

  Ms. Markey of Colorado (for herself, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Rehberg, Mr. 
Carnahan, Mr. Polis of Colorado, Mr. Wu, Mr. Blumenauer, and Mr. Lance) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.

Whereas American Craft Beer Week is annually celebrated in breweries, 
        restaurants, and beer stores by craft brewers and home brewers 
        nationwide;
Whereas in 2010, American Craft Beer Week is celebrated from May 17 to May 23;
Whereas craft brewers operate smaller breweries, each producing less than 
        2,000,000 barrels per year, and produce high-quality beers using 
        traditional brewing techniques;
Whereas more than 1,500 craft breweries are in business across the United 
        States;
Whereas in 2009, 110 new breweries opened, creating jobs and improving economies 
        in communities across the United States;
Whereas in 2009, American craft breweries produced more than 9,000,000 barrels 
        of beer, which was 500,000 more barrels than in 2008;
Whereas American craft brewers export more than 1,300,000 gallons of beer abroad 
        and are creating new markets and new international opportunities each 
        year;
Whereas American craft brewers employ nearly 100,000 full- and part-time workers 
        and generate more than $3,000,000,000 in wages and benefits;
Whereas American craft brewers support American agriculture by purchasing 
        barley, malt, and hops grown, processed, and distributed in the United 
        States;
Whereas American craft brewers increase awareness of the differences in the 
        flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and other complex variables 
        of beer, as well as historic brewing traditions dating back to colonial 
        America;
Whereas American craft brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to 
        their customers and work with their communities to prevent alcohol abuse 
        and underage drinking;
Whereas American craft brewers are frequently involved in local communities 
        through philanthropy, volunteerism, and sponsorship of community events;
Whereas craft brewing harnesses the innovative spirit of the United States, 
        creating new and unique styles of beers that consistently win 
        international quality and taste awards; and
Whereas increased Federal and State support of craft brewing is important to 
        fostering growth of an American industry that creates jobs, greatly 
        benefits the economy, and brings international accolades to American 
        small businesses: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer 
        Week, as founded by the Brewers Association;
            (2) recognizes the significant contributions of craft 
        brewers to the economy of the United States; and
            (3) encourages beer-lovers of the United States to 
        celebrate American Craft Beer Week through events at 
        microbreweries, brewpubs, and beer stores across the United 
        States to appreciate the accomplishments of craft brewers.
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