H.R. No. 1140 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Barrow Brewing Company in Salado is celebrating the seventh anniversary of its opening in 2023; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2014, Barrow Brewing Company began construction the following year; the building, which previously housed the Silver Spur Theater and the pole barn granary for the Guest & Sandford Gin, underwent extensive renovations that increased sustainability while retaining the original knotty-pine walls; Barrow Brewing Company became the first microbrewery in Bell County when it opened its doors on April 1, 2016; and WHEREAS, The brewery has become a popular venue, hosting numerous weekly events, including the Salado Farmers Market, running and cycling meetups, trivia, and a yoga class; moreover, it frequently presents live music performances and has put on the Salado Springs Craft Beer Festival and the Northbound & Down music festival; and WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play an important role in furthering the economic well-being of towns throughout Texas, and all those associated with Barrow Brewing Company may take great pride in the contributions that the company has made to the Salado community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the seventh anniversary of Barrow Brewing Company and extend to the brewery's owners and employees sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Barrow Brewing Company as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Buckley ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1140 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House