HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-070RESOLUTION NO. 13-070
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 4, 2013 THROUGH MAY 12, 2013
AS ~~TRAVEL AND TOURISM 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 $2 trillion in economic output, with $855.4 billion
spent directly by domestic and international travelers that spurred an additional
$1.1 trillion in other industries.
2. The travel industry is among the top 10 industries in the 48 states and
supports 14.6 million jobs, including 7.7 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 89.3 million visitors in 2012 that spent more than $71.3 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 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 4-12, 2013 as ~~TRAVEL AND
TOURISM WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida and urges the citizens of St. Lucie
County to join in this special observance with appropriate events, commemorations
and festivals.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of May 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY• ~~~
CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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