HR238 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Maraella Winery, winning international awards, commended

Summary

This House resolution formally commends Maraella Winery in Hokes Bluff for winning international awards and highlights its role in Alabama's wine industry.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would officially recognize Maraella Winery's achievements, including gold medals at the 2014 Artisan Awards in San Francisco and the 2014 International Craft Awards Competition in Los Angeles, and silver medals for the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2013 Riesling. It notes the growing Alabama wine industry and Maraella Winery's contribution to tourism and the local economy. The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes for the future and directs that copies be sent to the Jim Lee family, the Alabama Wineries Association, and the Alabama Tourism Department.

Who It Affects

• Maraella Winery and the Jim Lee family receive formal public recognition and praise for their achievements.
• Alabama's wine industry, tourism sector, and residents gain visibility and pride in state-grown wines, which could support local economic activity.

Key Provisions

• The House commends Maraella Winery of Hokes Bluff for its international award-winning wines.
• The resolution acknowledges the winery's specific awards and its role in promoting Alabama's wine industry and tourism.
• A copy of the resolution is to be provided to the Jim Lee family, the Alabama Wineries Association, and the Alabama Tourism Department.
• The resolution expresses sincere admiration and best wishes for Maraella Winery's future.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory