Bill Text: GA SR694 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Tourism and Hospitality Day; recognize January 24, 2012
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-01-24 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR694 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR694-Enrolled.html
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0194
Senate
Resolution 694
By:
Senator Chance of the 16th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
January 24, 2012, as Tourism and Hospitality Day at the state capitol and
commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry plays an important role in our
statewide economy and is vital for Georgia's economic prosperity and the quality
of life for all Georgians; and
WHEREAS,
the hospitality and tourism industry encompasses a broad range of businesses,
events, and attractions; and
WHEREAS,
happenings in the arts and music sectors help promote tourism and strengthen
Georgia's rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS,
current research shows that tourism demand of $28 billion generated $45 billion
in business sales, including indirect and induced impacts; and
WHEREAS,
the tourism industry sustained 391,000 jobs in 2010; and
WHEREAS,
10.4 percent of all jobs in Georgia are directly or indirectly sustained by
tourism entities, making the tourism industry the fifth largest employer in the
state; and
WHEREAS,
representatives from the travel and tourism industry work hard to promote
Georgia as a premier travel destination with unique destinations, events, and
activities; and
WHEREAS,
the contributions and efforts of Georgia tourism industry professionals to
increase travel to and throughout Georgia in order to stimulate economic growth
are applauded.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the tourism industry as critical to the economic vitality of the State of
Georgia and declare January 24, 2012, as Tourism and Hospitality Day at the
state capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Association of
Convention and Visitors Bureaus and the Department of Economic Development.
