S.C.R. No. 16 




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, In recognition of both the direct and indirect 
revenues that could be generated for the state by a robust wine 
industry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst charged the Senate 
Committee on Intergovernmental Relations of the 78th Legislature to 
study and make recommendations relating to the development of the 
Texas wine industry, assess the impact of state and federal laws on 
the shipment and delivery of wine, and make recommendations for 
increasing the economic impact of the wine industry in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations 
found that Texas has all the elements necessary to be a competitive 
force in the national and international wine industries; the Texas 
wine industry could prove to be a stellar economic generator for the 
state, and with the proper policies in place, the industry is 
positioned to boom within the next five to 10 years; and 
	WHEREAS, Although progress has been made through the years, 
insufficient funding and budget reductions for new and existing 
education, training, and research hinder the development of the 
industry; moreover, the lack of a consistent, coordinated, and 
centralized effort among industry stakeholders and public policy 
makers to develop appropriate programs and policies, to explore, 
develop, and access relevant funding streams, and to communicate 
concerns and needs to appropriate parties impedes the development 
of this industry to its full potential; and
	WHEREAS, Texas wines are gaining recognition through state, 
national, and international competitions, and there are a number of 
state and federal programs and funding streams that could be 
accessed to facilitate the further growth of the Texas wine 
industry; and
	WHEREAS, It would be most beneficial to make certain that 
relevant state agencies are aware of the potential value of the 
industry and its needs; and
	WHEREAS, There are occasions on which agencies of the state 
and state institutions of higher education organize, sponsor, or 
fund events where alcoholic beverages are served; and
	WHEREAS, If it is the policy of this state to support the 
Texas wine industry, it is only logical that Texas wines be included 
at state-sponsored events and in state-operated facilities where 
other alcoholic beverages are already served; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize the importance of the emerging Texas wine industry 
and request of all relevant agencies of the state and institutions 
of higher education their best efforts to recognize and secure, 
from the federal government or other appropriate sources, any 
funding or other assistance that might be available to support the 
protection and growth of the Texas wine industry; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the service of Texas wines be included at all 
state dinners, meetings, conferences, and other events and in all 
state or university facilities where wine or other alcoholic 
beverages are served.






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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 16 was adopted by the Senate 
on May 3, 2005.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House 
on May 25, 2005.




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor