85R21277 RMA-D
By: Isaac H.R. No. 1357
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Distillers from across the state are gathering in
Austin on April 11, 2017, in celebration of Texas Distiller Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The craft spirit industry in Texas has experienced
tremendous growth over the past two decades, with more than 90
permits for spirit manufacturing issued during that span; in 2015,
the approximately 4.2 million cases of spirits produced in Texas
represented over 11 percent of the state's total consumption of
spirits, a significant increase from 5.4 percent just two years
earlier; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2012, the Texas Distilled Spirits
Association serves as the official trade association for the
state's distilled spirits community; the organization's membership
includes not only manufacturers but also companies that share a
common interest in the industry and individuals who have a passion
for handcrafted spirits; as part of its advocacy efforts, the
association leads a number of worthwhile education and marketing
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Spirits are an important component of the Texas
economy and a particular boon to commercial agriculture in the
region, and it is indeed a pleasure to pay special tribute to
distillers for their vital contributions to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 11, 2017, as Texas Distiller Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.