PRINTER'S NO. 4517
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1046
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, BURNS, READSHAW, KORTZ, KULIK, ROZZI,
MURT, PICKETT, PASHINSKI, HICKERNELL, LONGIETTI, HOWARD,
MACKENZIE, MARSHALL, MILLARD, HARKINS, BROWN, SCHLOSSBERG,
STAATS, THOMAS, SCHLEGEL CULVER, HEFFLEY, NEILSON AND GREEN,
OCTOBER 16, 2020
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 16, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2020 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 290 wineries in this Commonwealth,
Pennsylvania ranks tenth in the nation for the number of
wineries and fifth for the amount of wine produced; and
WHEREAS, Our wineries, grapes and grape juice provide an
annual $1.5 billion 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 2020 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; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize that,
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to
patronize our Commonwealth's wineries and vineyards in a safe
and responsible manner.
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