Bill Text: VA HJR450 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commending the Williamsburg Winery.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2014-03-07 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ450ER) [HJR450 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HJR450-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 450
Commending the Williamsburg Winery.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 5, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, March 7, 2014

WHEREAS, the Williamsburg Winery, one of the Commonwealth's oldest and most prolific wineries, was awarded the Virginia Wineries Association's 2014 Governor's Cup for its 2010 Adagio, a blended red wine; and

WHEREAS, the Williamsburg Winery has won the honor once before; in 1989, it was named a Governor's Cup winner for its 1988 Chardonnay; and

WHEREAS, the vintners at the Williamsburg Winery are committed to producing the finest wines made solely from Virginia grapes; the winning Adagio wine is a careful blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot wines; and

WHEREAS, the prized Governor's Cup was presented to the Williamsburg Winery by Governor Terence R. McAuliffe on February 27, 2014; there were more than 410 wines entered into the 2014 competition, representing 96 wineries; and

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth's wine industry has grown tremendously in recent years, and the Williamsburg Winery, with its long history of creating successful wines, has played a vital role in the industry's contributions to economic development and job creation; and

WHEREAS, the Williamsburg Winery's 2010 Adagio is one of 12 Virginia wines that compose the 2014 Governor's Case; those 12 selections were the top scoring wines in the 2014 Governor's Cup competition; Governor's Case wines will be used to market Virginia wines and to educate consumers about the Commonwealth's burgeoning wine industry; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the Williamsburg Winery is to grow as a leader in the wine industry; the company plans to develop wines that reflect the character of the Commonwealth and display elegance and interesting flavors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Williamsburg Winery for winning the 2014 Governor's Cup for its 2010 Adagio; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Patrick Duffeler, president and chief executive officer of the Williamsburg Winery, as an expression of the General Assembly's congratulations and admiration for its dedication and commitment to producing outstanding Virginia wines.

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