[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1498 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1498

   Supporting the designation of ``National Bourbon Heritage Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 24, 2024

   Mr. McGarvey (for himself, Mr. Barr, and Mr. Comer) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                           and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the designation of ``National Bourbon Heritage Month''.

Whereas bourbon is the only spirit distinctive to the United States, and 
        Congress declared bourbon as ``America's Native Spirit'' in 1964;
Whereas Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon and the true home of America's 
        only native spirit;
Whereas Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world's supply of bourbon;
Whereas Kentucky has 100 licensed distilleries operated by 84 companies in 42 
        counties;
Whereas bourbon contributes over $9 billion and 23,000 jobs to Kentucky's 
        economy every year;
Whereas Kentucky distilleries shipped over $500 million of products abroad in 
        2022, most of which was bourbon;
Whereas bourbon production uses millions of bushels of corn and other grains 
        grown by Kentucky farmers;
Whereas bourbon is synonymous with Kentucky all over the world;
Whereas Kentucky distillers play a critical role in promoting responsible 
        consumption of their products and fighting against underage use, high-
        risk drinking, and impaired driving;
Whereas the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is celebrating its 25th anniversary this 
        year; and
Whereas, during the month of September, the Federal Government, States, cities, 
        and towns will celebrate ``National Bourbon Heritage Month'': Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Bourbon Heritage 
        Month'';
            (2) recognizes bourbon as ``America's Native Spirit'' and 
        celebrates its place in American history and culture; and
            (3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of 
        Kentucky to the culture of the United States.
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