WHEREAS, cider was a colonial beverage enjoyed by our forefathers such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington, as well as the common farmer, lawyer, butcher, and soldier; and

鉴于 早期定居者和殖民者种植果园是为了提供苹果发酵生产苹果酒；以及

WHEREAS, Virginia is currently the 6th largest apple-producing state by acreage in the United States, and cider is a value-added product of apples, supporting an existing industry in the Commonwealth; and

鉴于 农业是联邦最大的产业，每年对经济的影响达82 亿美元；以及

鉴于农业旅游是弗吉尼亚州旅游业的一个日益增长的组成部分；

WHEREAS, the cider industry in Virginia has experienced significant growth, with close to 30 cideries started since 2006, close to 20 wineries and breweries producing cider, and multiple prospective cideries currently being planned; and

鉴于众议院和参议院于2012通过了众议院联合决议105 ，将感恩节前一周定为弗吉尼亚苹果酒周；

因此，我， Glenn Youngkin，现在特此宣布 11 月10至19年2023为弗吉尼亚州的弗吉尼亚苹果酒周，并呼吁全体公民注意纪念活动。