85R14305 JCD-D
By: Nevárez H.R. No. 1583
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a pioneer of its craft beer
industry with the untimely passing of Steve Anderson of Alpine on
November 25, 2015, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas in 1962, Steve Anderson moved to
Austin to pursue his passion for music shortly after graduating
from high school; throughout the 1980s, he became part of the city's
growing punk music scene, performing in bands that included the Cry
Babies, Screws, Toxic Shock, and Scratch Acid; and
WHEREAS, During that time, Mr. Anderson also worked as a
bartender at Texas Showdown, where he developed a friendship with
the club's owner, Billy Forrester; the pair bonded over a mutual
appreciation for beer brewing, and in 1993, they opened the first
brewpub in Texas, Waterloo Brewing Company, in downtown Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson went on to work as a brewmaster at Live
Oak Brewing Company for a decade, and he later relocated to West
Texas, where he founded Big Bend Brewing Company in Alpine in 2012;
he led the business up until the time of his death, and under his
able guidance and expertise, it grew to produce more than 5,000
barrels of craft beer each year; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Anderson enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Ellen; and
WHEREAS, Steve Anderson inspired countless others with his
dedication to pursuing his dreams, and those who were privileged to
share in his love and friendship will forever remember him with
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Steve Anderson and
extend deepest condolences to his relatives and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Steve
Anderson.