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Senate proclaims September as California Wine Month, cites $170 billion industry and workforce
Summary
Senators presented SR 64 to designate September as California Wine Month and highlighted the industry's economic size, workforce and regional diversity; resolution adopted.
Senate Resolution 64, presented by Senator Cabaldon and coauthors, was adopted to designate September as California Wine Month. Speakers described the industry's long history in California, its economic footprint—cited in remarks as contributing about $170 billion to the national economy—and employment figures, with hundreds of thousands of workers statewide.
Senators also highlighted regional diversity across wine regions (Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Livermore, Amador, El Dorado and others), challenges including climate change and trade barriers, and the essential role of vineyard and winery workers. The Wine Institute and industry representatives were in the gallery and acknowledged during the presentation.
SR 64 was adopted by roll call. The resolution is commemorative; speakers asked colleagues to recognize the harvest season and the industry's cultural and economic contribution to California.
