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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1297 

Supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week. 

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 

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; 


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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 fulland 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 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the goals and ideals of American 

3 Craft Beer Week, as founded by the Brewers Asso4 ciation; 

5 (2) recognizes the significant contributions of 

6 craft brewers to the economy of the United States; 

7 and 

8 (3) encourages beer-lovers of the United States 

9 to celebrate American Craft Beer Week through 

10 events at microbreweries, brewpubs, and beer stores 

11 across the United States to appreciate the accom12 plishments of craft brewers. 

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