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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses contribute to |
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the character and vitality of their communities, and Oil Horse |
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Brewing Co. in Longview, which recently celebrated its fifth year |
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of operation, is one such enterprise; and |
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WHEREAS, John Oglesbee first began brewing his gluten-free |
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beer as a hobby after learning he had a form of gluten intolerance; |
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he established Oil Horse Brewing Co. in 2016 and sold out of his |
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product in a single day; inspired by local history, he serves a |
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variety of brews with namesakes such as the Big Inch pipeline that |
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runs eastward from Longview, the city's founder, Ossamus Hitch |
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Methvin, and the loblolly pines that populate the region; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Oil Horse Brewing Co. has |
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expanded its operation to include canning and outside sales |
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distribution across East Texas, while the taproom remains a popular |
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gathering spot for customers; the brewery celebrated its fifth |
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anniversary on May 8, 2021, with a block party featuring live music, |
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food trucks, cornhole, and other activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The well-being of Texas depends on a vibrant, |
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diversified economy, and independent businesses deeply rooted in |
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their communities are to be commended for strengthening the |
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prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the fifth anniversary of Oil Horse |
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Brewing Co. and extend to John Oglesbee and his staff sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Oglesbee as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |