BILL NUMBER: HR 9	AMENDED
	BILL TEXT

	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MARCH 7, 2013

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Daly

                        FEBRUARY 20, 2013

   Relative to historic vineyards.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
             HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST



   WHEREAS, California's living and producing historic vineyards that
were planted in the late 19th century through the mid-20th century
still make a significant contribution to the state's economy and
reputation as a global wine growing region; and
   WHEREAS, Historic vineyards are found throughout California, east
from the Sierra foothills and San Joaquin County, west to the Sonoma
coast, north to Mendocino, and south to the Cucamonga Valley; and
   WHEREAS, Historic vineyards are beautiful and 
irreplaceable   treasured  survivors that have
lived through the ravages of phylloxera, economic downturns, consumer
popularity fluctuations, and in many cases, prohibition and world
wars; and
   WHEREAS, These historic vineyards provide an important living
repository for wine grape budwood and genetic material; and
   WHEREAS, Historic vineyards often provide a living window on past
vineyard practices including, but not limited to, head-trained vines
and dry farming; and
   WHEREAS, The interplanted field blends of grape varieties that
were a common practice of the immigrant farmers who planted
California vineyards in the past characterize an era of agricultural
practice and impart wine attributes that are uniquely Californian;
and
   WHEREAS, Fragile older vines are often less productive than
younger vines and can require special care to maintain; and
   WHEREAS, Most historic vineyards are family owned and exist by
virtue of the passion of their caretakers; and
   WHEREAS, The wine made from California's historic vineyards
continues to delight wine lovers throughout the world and imparts
prestige to the state as a place to live, work, and visit; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the
Assembly recognizes the contribution of California's living historic
vineyards to the agricultural and social heritage of the state as
well as to the enjoyment of wine enthusiasts throughout California
and the world; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.