Last week, the United States Congress got together to discuss a topic most Americans have quite a bit of knowledge about.  No, they didn't talk about the war in Iraq, Homeland Security or a woman's right to choose.  This time they got together to pass a resolution that most of us could really get behind:  BEER!  On June 7^th, 2006 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution commending America’s craft brewers for their contributions to the nation’s communities, economy, culture and history.

The resolution is a huge triumph in the beer community, raising the profile of both brewing and craft beer. Washington, a city that has been at odds with the beer community for decades, took a huge step forward by recognizing and celebrating the positive impact beer has had on the culture of the United States.

Representatives Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR), aided by members of beer enthusiast groups like the Brewers Association and the American Homebrewers Association, toiled long and hard to officially embrace the positive aspects of beer and the beer industry.  Let's hope their efforts ensure them a long life in politics. Hey, isn't their a Presidential Election right around the corner?

In closing I'd just like to take the time to make a declaration, or resolution in this case.  It sure is nice to know that every weekend when my buddies and I crack open a couple of ice cold Budweisers, we won't just be having an awesome time, we'll also be participating in an honored political activity. America is truly an amazing place!

"My country 'tis of thee,
Sweet lad of liberty,
Of thee I sing!"