WHEREAS, Mississippi Craft Beer week is a celebration of the craft brewing heritage and rapidly growing craft beer culture; and

WHEREAS, a multitude of events around the state combine the creativity, energy and southern hospitality of our local food & beverage artisans with the entrepreneurial spirit of supporting small businesses; and

WHEREAS, the craft brewing industry is defined by three distinct producers: brewpubs, microbreweries, and regional craft breweries, and let us not forget our homebrewing enthusiasts. Increased support of craft brewing is important to fostering growth of an American industry that creates jobs, greatly benefits the economy, and brings accolades to American small businesses; and

WHEREAS, this proclamation would also like to recognize the efforts of Mississippi's only brewery, Lazy Magnolia, for their tireless efforts to create and promote craft beer culture in the state; and

WHEREAS, we champion the message of responsible enjoyment of craft beer, the beverage of moderation, as the makers of these beers produce libations of substance and soul that are sincere and authentic, and the enjoyment of them is about savoring the qualities including flavor, aroma, body and mouthfeel, while practicing responsible appreciation; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Haley Barbour, Governor of the State of Mississippi, hereby proclaim the week of July 24-31 2010, as Mississippi Craft Beer Week in the State of Mississippi.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Mississippi to be affixed.

DONE in the City of Jackson, on the twelfth day of July in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and thirty-fifth.

HALEY BARBOUR
GOVERNOR