IV 
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 pro-
ducing 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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•HRES 1297 IH 
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 agri-
culture 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 his-
toric brewing traditions dating back to colonial America; 
Whereas American craft brewers champion the message of re-
sponsible 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 brew-
ing is important to fostering growth of an American in-
dustry 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 Asso-
ciation; 
(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 accom-
plishments of craft brewers. 
Æ 
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