Idaho Beer Week
WHEREAS, beer and brewing have been a part of American life and culture from the moment settlers first set foot on this country’s soil; and
WHEREAS, the Founding Fathers embraced brewing as a worthy and noble profession; and
WHEREAS, studies by medical and health organizations have concluded that beer consumed in moderation has direct, positive benefits for the citizens of the United States and the State of Idaho; and
WHEREAS, brewery, barley growers and related industries provide Idaho with extensive employment opportunities in an established and honored profession; and
WHEREAS, barley growers and related industry workers graciously support Idaho charities, both independently and through the North American Brewers Association and Idaho’s Mountain Brewers Beer Fest;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brad Little, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim May 27th to June 1st, 2019 to be
Idaho Beer Week