John J. Faso: “Today I rise to congratulate two local businesses, craft breweries, within the 19th Congressional District in New York…”

“Today I rise to congratulate two local businesses, craft breweries, within the 19th Congressional District in New York State. These two local breweries, Brewery Ommegang, located in Cooperstown, New York, and Roscoe Beer Company, located in Sullivan County, New York, tied for first place in the Taste of New York Inaugural Craft Beer Challenge in Manhattan. This competition was held on May 17 and was announced then in New York City. Seventy breweries from across the State participated in the Craft Beer Challenge. Beers were selected by such foodie favorites like Chef Mario Batali and many other notables in the New York food business. New York has clearly established itself, as has the 19th Congressional District, as a craft beer destination. We are especially proud of our local upstate craft breweries, which support our local economy, jobs, farms, and tourism. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce and to congratulate these two fine establishments within the 19th Congressional District. Honoring Chris Gibson”