USA: American craft brewers commended for contributions to country’s values
On June 6, the U.S. House of Representatives gave unanimous consent to House Resolution 753, commending America's craft brewers for their many and varied contributions to USA communities, economy, culture and history, The Brewers Association released June 07.
Under the leadership of two friends of the craft brewing community, Representatives Sherwood Boehlert and Peter DeFazio, and with 70 additional Congressmen co-sponsoring the measure, H. Res. 753 achieved passage in just 60 days.
"This is an important and significant step in our effort to raise the profile of craft beer and brewing in Washington," said Brewers Association president Charlie Papazian. "The amount of support we received from members of Congress was extremely gratifying and was due in large part to the efforts of individual Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association members calling and writing their Congressmen to ask for their support of the resolution."
The resolution, which also recognizes the establishment of American Craft Beer Week, was a featured element of a Capitol Hill Congressional reception held on May 16th, which featured American Homebrewers Association and BA members serving BA member craft beers from across the country paired with a variety of artisinal foods. At this event, Congressmen Boehlert and DeFazio were publicly recognized and thanked for their outstanding support of America's craft brewers.
Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is a not-for-profit trade and educational association for small, traditional and independent craft brewers. Our purpose is to promote and protect American craft beer and American craft brewers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 10,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.
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