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H3406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2006 In my district, the F.X. Matt Brew- commending American craft brewers. controversial but important to seg- ing Company has become an integral America’s brewing landscape began to ments of our economy. part of our community. For 118 years, change during the late 1970s when the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance this regional brewery has continually traditions and styles of brewing of my time. reinvented itself and today is most fa- brought to our country by immigrants The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mous for its line of Saranac beer. The from all over the world began to dis- question is on the motion offered by brewery’s capacity to respond to mar- appear. Highly effective marketing the gentleman from California (Mr. ket changes and customer demands campaigns were changing America’s ISSA) that the House suspend the rules have ensured its continued ability to beer preference to light-adjunct lager. and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 753. provide over 100 high-quality manufac- Low-calorie beers soon began driving The question was taken; and (two- turing jobs in an area that has experi- and shaping the growth and nature of thirds having voted in favor thereof) enced a decline in this sector. the American brewing industry. the rules were suspended and the reso- Continuing the tradition of attention The home brewing hobby began to lution was agreed to. to the local community, the F.X. Matt thrive as American beer drinkers began A motion to reconsider was laid on Brewing Company fosters local pride brewing their own beer so that they the table. and involvement through their associa- could experience the beer traditions f tion with the Boilermaker 15K Road and styles of other countries. Those RECOGNIZING 30TH ANNIVERSARY Race, one of the finest in America, home brewing roots gave birth to what OF THE VICTORY OF UNITED which culminates in an area-wide cele- we now call the ‘‘craft brewing’’ indus- STATES WINEMAKERS AT 1976 bration at the brewery, and by hosting try. Today, American craft-brewed beer PARIS WINE TASTING what we call ‘‘Saranac Thursdays’’ is an all-malt beer that is higher in cal- throughout the summer, from which ories and has greater flavor and aroma Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to all the proceeds benefit the United than the light beers of the 1970s. suspend the rules and agree to the con- Way. Made by any one of America’s 1,458 current resolution (H. Con. Res. 399) Craft brewers live and work in the small regional microbreweries, our pub recognizing the 30th anniversary of the community where their products are breweries, craft brewers produced 6.23 victory of United States winemakers at made, which underlies their continued million barrels, or 3 percent, of the the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting. commitment to local charitable and beer consumed in the American States The Clerk read as follows: philanthropic institutions. They have in 2001. American craft brewers are H. CON. RES. 399 supported children’s hospitals, humane small community-based businesses Whereas on May 24th, 1976 in Paris, France, societies, chambers of commerce, dis- that employ 33,000 workers and exem- the premier wines of California and France ease research, and parent-teachers as- plify the American entrepreneurial were judged in a blind taste test by leading sociation. In short, they are just good spirit. French wine experts; citizens. Craft brewers are committed Since 1978, the American craft beer Whereas the winning red wine was the 1973 to promoting the safe and moderate industry has never lost market share. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars SLV Napa Valley Cabernet crafted by winemaker Warren consumption of their beverage, and Craft brewers have succeeded in ex- work closely with their communities Winiarski; panding the minds of beer consumers Whereas the winning white wine was the to prevent underage drinking and alco- and in creating and establishing a hol abuse. 1973 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley niche in the American consumer mar- Chardonnay crafted by winemaker Miljenko American craft brewers are a testa- ket. Today’s American beer consumers ‘‘Mike’’ Grgich; ment to this country’s entrepreneurial continue to provide support to the Whereas this event became known as the and community-based small businesses Tasting Heard ‘Round the World, and her- tradition, and I urge my colleagues to craft beer market. Again, I join with the gentleman alded the beginning of the rise to pre- join me in recognizing the unique con- eminence of California wines; from New York and the gentleman tributions they have made to our cul- Whereas the Smithsonian Institution’s Na- from California in commending the ture and economy by supporting this tional Museum of American History has resolution. home brewers, as many people like to placed bottles of the winning wines in its Just let me make one last observa- call them, but the people who make permanent collection; tion. Some people might say, watching their own so they can sip it, and taste Whereas wines from all over the United States are now enjoyed all over the world; the proceedings of this House, why are it, and know what it is like before it is finished. and they spending time on resolutions like Whereas the domestic wine industry now this when there are so many really Mr. Speaker, I support this resolu- tion, urge its passage, and I yield back contributes over $50 billion a year to the pressing issues facing the Nation? And United States economy: Now, therefore, be it the answer is very simple. This is a the balance of my time. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the small portion of our legislative week Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I will close in Senate concurring), That Congress— set aside for resolutions just like the two important ways. One is to, first, (1) recognizes and honors the 30th Anniver- ones we are discussing, important to urge all of my colleagues here and al- sary of the California victory at the 1976 America, not of grand importance, not ready at home tonight to vote for this Paris Wine Tasting; and (2) recognizes the historical significance of everybody is concerned about them, resolution. I think it sets the right bal- ance on an important segment of our this event to the United States wine indus- but important to certain segments of try. America. craft industry. Much more than an al- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Tomorrow, we go on with the appro- cohol industry, this is about the right ant to the rule, the gentleman from priations bills to discuss things like of the small operation to do something the war on terrorism. We dealt with that is a time-honored tradition. California (Mr. ISSA) and the gen- homeland security today. We deal day Secondly, I would like to reiterate in tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each in and day out with critically impor- the best possible terms why this time will control 20 minutes. tant issues, but I think it is just proper we spend here in the evening is dif- The Chair recognizes the gentleman that we pause on occasion and dedicate ferent. Most of our colleagues have from California. a few minutes to saluting, as I am sa- gone home for the evening or gone to GENERAL LEAVE luting the small brewers of America, their dinners, but, in fact, Members Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- and you can salute any small business will choose to come here and take time mous consent that all Members may you want to. They add to the very fab- that otherwise these Chambers would have 5 legislative days in which to re- ric of our Nation, and I am proud to be dark to talk about issues that don’t vise and extend their remarks and in- identify with it. affect all of America but affect some clude extraneous material on the reso- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I part of America or their district, and I lution now under consideration. yield myself such time as I may con- believe that this is the right balance. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sume. I continue to support the idea that objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join we should bring resolutions on suspen- tleman from California? with the gentleman from New York in sions to the floor when they are not There was no objection. VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:51 Jun 07, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.100 H06JNPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with HOUSE June 6, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3407 Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself is truth in the old saying that it takes Representative THOMPSON might even such time as I may consume, and I ap- a lot of beer to make good wine. So it make me an honorary member of that preciate that this resolution is being is probably appropriate that both of tasting club. taken out of order, but one might say these measures are taken up tonight. Mr. Speaker, until 1976, France was gen- it is being taken in the correct order. Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct erally regarded as having an unchallenged One might even say that it is being honor and pleasure of representing reputation as the foremost producer of the taken one after its correct order. California’s 1st Congressional District, world’s best wines. In that year, a wine mer- As a Member from California, with home to over 500 wineries, I believe and chant in Paris, Steven Spurrier, organized the my colleague from California on the I think everyone would agree, the prestigious wine tasting competition now other side of the aisle, it is important heart and soul of the American wine known as the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976.