AL HJR532

Commends Gulf Distributing Holdings of Alabama for being ranked No. 27 among the top 30 beverage distributors nationwide on the 2014 Beer Business Daily list.

Gulf Distributing Holdings achieved case volume of 13,574,000 and dollar sales of $249.5 million in 2014.

Recognizes the company's market leadership in direct store delivery beverage distribution throughout the southeastern United States and its contribution to Alabama's economic strength.

Acknowledges the company's mission statement emphasizing safe working environment, ethical standards, financial reinvestment, advancing technology, and continuous performance improvement.

Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Elliott Maisel, Chairman of Gulf Distributing Holdings.