[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1028 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1028
Commending Southern California Wineries and Vineyards Resolution.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 23, 2024
Mr. Issa (for himself and Mr. Calvert) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
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RESOLUTION
Commending Southern California Wineries and Vineyards Resolution.
Whereas wine growers in southern California counties are a proud and established
local institution that make lasting contributions to the economies of
our State and Nation by producing beloved wines, creating jobs, and
growing regional tourism;
Whereas, despite facing formidable challenges, including prolonged droughts,
high labor and energy costs, and burdensome land use regulations,
southern California wine growers have continually exhibited resilience
and achieved success;
Whereas the wine industry in southern California has demonstrated uncommon
adaptability and employed innovative solutions to optimize water usage
through drip irrigation systems, exploring the development of drought-
resistant grape varieties, and experimenting with new automated growing
technologies;
Whereas southern California wine growers have created abundant new opportunities
for employment and economic development in the region;
Whereas the southern California wine industry employs more than 600,000
Americans, and more than 422,000 are from California alone;
Whereas, comprised of 93 vineyard and winery operations, Riverside County
wineries and wine-related businesses generate an average of more than
17,000 jobs and more than $956,000,000 every year, as well as
$2,700,000,000 in annual economic activity in the State;
Whereas, comprised of 203 vineyard and winery operations, San Diego County
wineries and wine-related businesses generate more than 29,000 jobs and
more than $1,700,000,000 every year, as well as $4,400,000,000 in annual
economic activity in the State;
Whereas, comprised of 45 vineyard and winery operations, Orange County wineries
and wine-related businesses generate more than 30,000 jobs and more than
$1,800,000,000 every year, as well as $4,700,000,000 in annual economic
activity in the State;
Whereas, comprised of 13 vineyard and winery operations, San Bernardino County
wineries and wine-related businesses generate more than 13,400 jobs and
more than $752,000,000 every year, as well as $2,000,000,000 in annual
economic activity in the State;
Whereas, comprised of 498 vineyard and winery operations, San Luis Obispo County
wineries and wine-related businesses generate more than 9,700 jobs and
more than $600,000,000 every year, as well as $1,900,000,000 in annual
economic activity in the State;
Whereas, comprised of 327 vineyard and winery operations, Santa Barbara County
wineries and wine-related businesses generate more than 10,200 jobs and
more than $602,000,000 every year, as well as $1,700,000,000 in annual
economic activity in the State;
Whereas, comprised of 45 vineyard and winery operations, Ventura County wineries
and wine-related businesses generate more than 6,900 jobs and almost
$400,000,000 every year, as well as $1,000,000,000 in annual economic
activity in the State;
Whereas the southern California wine industry has played a vital role in
promoting tourism, drawing visitors to the region, and enriching its
overall economic landscape;
Whereas, in 2022, Riverside County welcomed approximately 3,200,000 visitors to
its Temecula Valley wineries and generated $487,400,000 in annual
tourism spending;
Whereas, in 2022, San Diego County wineries generated over $911,000,000 in
annual tourism spending;
Whereas, in 2022, Orange County wineries generated $854,600,000 in annual
tourism spending;
Whereas, in 2022, San Bernardino County wineries generated $376,400,000 in
annual tourism spending;
Whereas, in 2022, San Luis Obispo County wineries generated nearly $84,000,000
in annual tourism spending;
Whereas, in 2022, Santa Barbara County wineries generated over $117,000,000 in
annual tourism spending;
Whereas, in 2022, Ventura County wineries generated nearly $171,000,000 in
annual tourism spending;
Whereas Thrillist, a digital media company that offers travel recommendations,
named Southern California Wine Country an ``Underrated Wine Region to
Visit in 2024'';
Whereas, in 2019, Wine Enthusiast named Riverside County's Temecula Valley as
one of the top 10 best wine travel destinations worldwide;
Whereas, in 2023, a Temecula Valley winery received 2 gold-winning wines and 6
silver-winning wines at Sunset Magazine's Annual International Wine
Competition in Santa Rosa, California;
Whereas, in 2023, Wine Enthusiast named a 2021 San Luis Obispo County wine as
one of the year's top 10 California wines; and
Whereas the high-quality wines produced by southern California wine growers have
earned national and international acclaim, further bolstering the
reputation of California as a premier wine-producing region: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes--
(1) the importance of southern California wine growers and
the wine industry to the State of California; and
(2) the significant contributions the southern California
wine industry has made to the American economy, tourism
industry, and job market.
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