HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-130RESOLUTION NO. 10-130
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 8, 2010 THROUGH
MAY 16, 2010 AS "TRAVELAND TOURISM WEEK"INST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Travel to and within the United States provides significant economic benefits for the
nation, including direct expenditures by domestic and international travelers totaling $704 billion.
2. The travel industry ranks as the 5th largest employer in the United States and among the
top 10 industries in 48 states and the District of Columbia when measured by employment.
3. The travel industry supports the interests of St. Lucie County, contributing to our
employment, economic prosperity, international trade and relations, peace, understanding and goodwill.
4. Travel and hospitality ranks as one of the largest industries in St. Lucie County in terms
of revenues generated, and provided employment for more than fourteen thousand people.
5. Travel contributes to personal growth, health, professional advancement, education,
cultural understanding and the enhancement of America's image around the world.
6. The U.S. Congress passed and the President signed into law, the Travel Promotion Act,
creating a new, nationallycoordinated communications and promotion program to attract millions of new
international visitors and create thousands of new U.S. jobs. The Travel Promotion Act will help reverse
a decade of decline in overseas travel to the United States.
7. Meetings, events and incentive travel are core business functions that help companies
to strengthen business relationships, align and educate employees and customers, and reward business
performance.
8. Travel can serve as a catalyst to help move the national and local economy forward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 8, 2010 through May 16, 2010 as "TRAVEL AND
TOURISM WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to join in this special observance with
appropriate events, commemorations and festivals.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4t" day of May 2010.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FtOR~DA
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