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03 LC 19 5762
House Resolution
279
By: Representatives Parrish of the 102nd, Morris of the 120th, Stephens of the 124th, Post 2, Channell of the 77th, Maddox of the 59th, Post 2, and others
By: Representatives Parrish of the 102nd, Morris of the 120th, Stephens of the 124th, Post 2, Channell of the 77th, Maddox of the 59th, Post 2, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the tourism industry in Georgia and establishing
March 12, 2003, as "Georgia Tourism Day"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, tourism annually generates over $16.1 billion in direct expenditures; and
WHEREAS, tourism contributes $645 million in state tax revenues for the great State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, tax revenues created by tourist expenditures save each household in Georgia over $241.00 in state taxes; and
WHEREAS, tourism creates and sustains jobs for over 200,000 Georgians and tourism is economic development; and
WHEREAS, tourism provides an excellent return on investment. One dollar invested in state-wide tourism advertising and promotion returns $190.00 to the private sector and $7.63 to the state in tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, tourism is a clean industry that enhances the quality of life within the local communities and the state and creates the environment that makes Georgia a good place to live, work, and play.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Georgia tourism industry for the positive impact tourism has on the state of Georgia and all of its citizens and establish March 12, 2003, as "Georgia Tourism Day."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Joy Walstrum of the Tourism Development Alliance, Ellen Archer of the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Rick Layton of the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association, and Glen Cornell, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism.
WHEREAS, tourism annually generates over $16.1 billion in direct expenditures; and
WHEREAS, tourism contributes $645 million in state tax revenues for the great State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, tax revenues created by tourist expenditures save each household in Georgia over $241.00 in state taxes; and
WHEREAS, tourism creates and sustains jobs for over 200,000 Georgians and tourism is economic development; and
WHEREAS, tourism provides an excellent return on investment. One dollar invested in state-wide tourism advertising and promotion returns $190.00 to the private sector and $7.63 to the state in tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, tourism is a clean industry that enhances the quality of life within the local communities and the state and creates the environment that makes Georgia a good place to live, work, and play.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Georgia tourism industry for the positive impact tourism has on the state of Georgia and all of its citizens and establish March 12, 2003, as "Georgia Tourism Day."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Joy Walstrum of the Tourism Development Alliance, Ellen Archer of the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Rick Layton of the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association, and Glen Cornell, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism.