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94 0113
House
Resolution 115
By:
Representative Stephens of the
164th
A
RESOLUTION
Declaring
January 27, 2009, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism
industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the travel and tourism industries play a vital role in Georgia's economic
prosperity and the quality of life for all Georgians; and
WHEREAS,
tourism in Georgia generates more than $34.1 billion annually, which provides
for over 240 jobs state wide and contributes $1.5 billion to state and local tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS,
representatives from the travel and tourism industry work hard to promote
Georgia as a premier travel destination with unique places, scenes, and
activities; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus is dedicated to
representing destination marketing organizations; and
WHEREAS,
in 2002, the Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia was founded to increase
awareness of the tourism industry as a strategic economic development engine
essential to Georgia's economy; and
WHEREAS,
both the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and the
Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia work closely with the Georgia Department
of Economic Development and other Georgia, national, and international
hospitality related organizations to promote economic development through
tourism; and
WHEREAS,
the contributions and efforts of the professionals working in the tourism
industry to increase travel to and throughout this state and stimulate economic
growth are applauded.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the tourism industry as critical to the economic vitality of
the State of Georgia and declare January 27, 2009, as Tourism Day at the state
capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Georgia
Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and the Tourism Development
Alliance of Georgia.