HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-074RESOLUTION NO. 12-074
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 5, 2012
THROUGH MAY 13, 2012 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, generating $1.9 trillion in economic output, with $813 billion spent directly by domestic
and international travelers that spurred an additional $1.1 trillion in other industries.
2. The travel industry is amongthe top 10 industries in the 48 states and supports 14.4
million jobs, including 7.5 million directly in the travel industry and 6.9 million in other industries;
with 1 out of every 9 jobs in the U.S. depending on travel and tourism.
3. Tourism is the state of Florida's number one industry, responsible for welcoming
85.9 million visitors in 2011 that spent more than $67.3 billion, generating 23 percent of the
state's sales tax revenue and employing over 1 million Floridians.
4. The travel industry supports the interests of St. Lucie County, contributing to our
employment, economic prosperity, international trade and relations, peace, understanding and
goodwill.
5. Travel contributes to personal growth, health, professional advancement,
education, cultural understanding and the enhancement of America's image around the world.
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 5, 2012 through May 13, 2012 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 15` day of May 2012.
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