Expressing appreciation of the goals of American Craft Beer Week and commending the small and independent craft brewers of the United States.

appreciates the goals of American Craft Beer Week, established by the Brewers Association, which represents the small and independent brewers of the United States;

recognizes the significant contributions of small and independent brewers of the United States to the economy and to the communities in which craft brewers are located; and

commends the small and independent brewers of the United States for providing jobs, supporting United States agriculture and manufacturing, improving the balance of trade, and educating the people of the United States and beer lovers around the world about the history and culture of beer while promoting the legal and responsible consumption of beer.