HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-086RESOLUTION NO. 11-086
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 7, 2011
THROUGH MAY 15, 2011 AS "TRAVELANDTOURISM
WEEK" IN ST. 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 $783
billion.
2. The travel industry ranks as the 5`h 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 contributes to personal growth, health, professional advancement,
education, cultural understanding and the enhancement of America's image around the world.
5. The U.S. Congress passed and the President signed into law, the Travel Promotion
Act, creating a new, nationally coordinated 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.
6. Meetings, events and incentive travel are core business functions that help
companiesto strengthen business relationships, align and educate employees and customers, and
reward business performance.
7. 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 7, 2011 through May 15, 2011 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 3`d day of May 2011.
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