PRINTER'S NO. 2013
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
213
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, SAPPEY, HARKINS, MADDEN, SCHLOSSBERG,
STRUZZI, N. NELSON, KINSEY, SANCHEZ, HILL-EVANS, ROZZI,
PASHINSKI, MOUL AND PICKETT, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS,
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2023 as "Wine, Wineries and
Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania growers produce many of the finest food
products available worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Today, the growth of Pennsylvania grapes occurs
thanks to the tireless efforts of generations of Pennsylvanians
who played instrumental roles in the founding of this nation's
great wine industry; and
WHEREAS, The nation's first commercial grapevine nursery
operated in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, With more than 270 wineries in this Commonwealth,
Pennsylvania ranks seventh in the nation for the number of
wineries and fourth for the amount of wine produced; and
WHEREAS, Our wineries, grapes and grape juice provide an
annual 1.5-billion-dollar economic impact to this Commonwealth;
and
WHEREAS, Since 2010, Commonwealth wineries boasted more than
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100 award-winning entries in several national and international
wine competitions; and
WHEREAS, In light of the many successes, the Pennsylvania
Winery Association is proud to celebrate the industry during
October's "Pennsylvania Wine Month"; and
WHEREAS, This October, wine lovers can revel in the year's
bountiful harvest as many of the wineries and trails throughout
this Commonwealth are offering harvest events and celebrations;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of October 2023 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
significant and invaluable contributions made by the grape
industry and the wine industry to this Commonwealth's history,
economy and quality of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage the
residents of this Commonwealth to celebrate "Wine, Wineries and
Grapes Month" by enjoying the many grape products offered by
Pennsylvania growers and responsibly partaking in favored
Pennsylvania wine products, all while engaging in the
festivities and gaining awareness of the services and products
offered by Pennsylvania wineries throughout all seasons of the
year.
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