1.1A Senate resolution
1.2declaring November 1 Minnesota Beer Day.
1.3WHEREAS, Minnesota has a storied tradition of brewing in the state; and
1.4WHEREAS, Minnesota is the home of the second-oldest family-owned brewery in the United
1.5States, August Schells Brewing Company; and
1.6WHEREAS, Minnesota is known the world over by brewing collectors and historians as
1.7"the land of sky blue waters"; and
1.8WHEREAS, Minnesota is home to over 200 craft breweries across the state, supplying jobs
1.9and economic growth to the state; and
1.10WHEREAS, the consumer of beer in Minnesota has more options at their local breweries,
1.11bars and restaurants, and liquor stores than ever before; and
1.12WHEREAS, the brewers of Minnesota have created some of the most respected brands in
1.13the United States; and
1.14WHEREAS, the brewers of Minnesota have created some of the most creative and
1.15revolutionary beverages in the United States; and
1.16WHEREAS, the brewers of Minnesota have faced great adversity from the lingering effects
1.17of prohibition yet they are resilient; and
1.18WHEREAS, the brewers of Minnesota have faced great adversity from COVID-19 decimating
1.19their business models yet they are resilient; and
1.20WHEREAS, the brewers of Minnesota continue to satisfy and impress consumers not just
1.21in the state but in the world; and
1.22NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it
1.23declares that henceforth November 1 shall be celebrated as Minnesota Beer Day in the State of
1.24Minnesota.

Tom BotternSecretary of the Senate

Erin P. MurphyChair, Senate Committee onRules and Administration

Jeff R. HoweState Senator, District 13