House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda

House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

Posted:	February 6, 2015 09:29 AM
From:	Representative Patty Kim
To:	All House members
Subject:	Cosponsorship Request: Designating April 25, 2015, as “Local Craft Beer Day” in Pennsylvania Resolution

In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution designating April 25, 2015, as “Local Craft Beer Day” in Pennsylvania. April 25th marks the 5th annual PA Flavor, an event held in Harrisburg that showcases Pennsylvania food and beer, which this year also kicks off Harrisburg Beer Week. Both events celebrate Pennsylvania-produced craft beer, locally sourced products, and the economic impact this industry has on the surrounding community. The craft beer industry has increased 18 percent by volume and 20 percent by dollar share in 2013. By the conclusion of 2014, breweries were opening at a rate of 1.5 per day, with more than 2,000 breweries in planning. Pennsylvania plays an important role in these statistics, ranking second in the country in annual craft beer production. Pennsylvania boasts more than 108 craft breweries, which generate nearly $2 billion in economic impact right here in the Commonwealth. My resolution seeks to bring awareness to the growing craft beer industry here in Pennsylvania. Please join me in recognizing April 25, 2015, as “Local Craft Beer Day” in Pennsylvania, thereby shining a light on this important industry.
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Introduced as HR249