TITLE: Honoring Revolution Spirits on its contributions to the Austin business community.

SUMMARY: Honoring Revolution Spirits on its contributions to the Austin business community.

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WHEREAS, Entrepreneurs and the small businesses they create play an essential role in the Texas economy, generating jobs and enhancing the overall vitality of the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 2013, Revolution Spirits has built an admirable reputation in the Austin area and made an important contribution to the city's vibrant craft distillery scene; and WHEREAS, Revolution Spirits benefits from the inspired leadership of company president Aaron Day and distillers Brian Meola, John Henry, and Forrest Allen; the distillery launched its first product, Austin reserve gin, in 2014 and later began offering an expanded year-round lineup that includes an herbal liqueur and two coffee-based spirits; a variety of limited-release products are also available at the company's tasting room and cocktail bar, which opened in February 2018; and WHEREAS, The owners and staff of Revolution Spirits are helping to make the enterprise a Lone Star success story, and they may take justifiable pride in their achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Revolution Spirits as a noteworthy member of the Austin business community and extend to all those associated with the distillery sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Revolution Spirits as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1765 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House