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                                                                  ACR 86
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          Date of Hearing:   August 24, 2009

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                 Ted W. Lieu, Chair
                   ACR 86 (Huffman) - As Introduced:  July 24, 2009
           
          SUBJECT  :   Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

           SUMMARY  :   Proclaims the weekend of September 4 through 6, 2009,  
          as Sonoma Wine Country Weekend and extends its support to this  
          celebration of California grape growing and winemaking heritage.  
           Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following legislative  
          findings:

          1)California's viticulture is of great historical significance,  
            dating back to the 18th century and the growing of sacramental  
            wine at California's historic missions; and Sonoma Wine  
            Country Weekend celebrates California's historical place as a  
            grape growing region and wine producer.  

          2)This grape growing and winemaking heritage is also  
            economically significant, providing billions of dollars to the  
            local economy each year; and Sonoma County and, specifically,  
            Sonoma Valley have played a key role in the development of  
            California wine.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           
          None on file.

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800