Bill Text: OH HCR40 | 2011-2012 | 129th General Assembly | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: To declare the month of June as "Ohio Wines Month."

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-03-29 - Committee Report [HCR40 Detail]

Download: Ohio-2011-HCR40-Comm_Sub.html

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As Reported by the House Commerce and Labor Committee

129th General Assembly Regular Session 2011-2012

H. C. R. No. 40

Representatives Young, Kozlowski 

Cosponsors: Representatives Uecker, Yuko, Ramos 

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To declare the month of June as "Ohio Wines Month."

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO
(THE SENATE CONCURRING):

WHEREAS, Ohio has a long and proud history of winemaking,	2
which began in the Cincinnati area in the 1820s; and	3

WHEREAS, This proud history continues today in the many Ohio	4
wines that have won numerous medals from around the country. Ohio	5
has many climates and soil structures that allow its wineries to	6
make great wines from vinifera and traditional grapes, including	7
Rieslings, Vidals, Chardonnays, Pinot Grigios, Gewurztraminers,	8
Viogniers, Cabernet Francs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs,	9
Merlots, and Chambourcins. Thus, Ohio wineries produce wines in	10
many styles from elegantly complex ice wines to bold red blends	11
and wines that fit many tastes, cuisines, and cultures; and	12

WHEREAS, As a result of this recognition, Ohio wineries and	13
festivals attract more than two million visitors annually. Many of	14
the nearly 150 Ohio wineries offer wine tastings and food pairings	15
and full service dining, including fine dining, musical	16
entertainment, and special events of all sorts; now therefore be	17
it	18

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the 129th General Assembly	19
of the State of Ohio, declare that the month of June is "Ohio	20
Wines Month" in recognition of the Ohio wine industry's	21
significant impact on Ohio's economy; and be it further	22

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives	23
transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the news	24
media of Ohio.	25