HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-063RESOLUTION NO. 14-063
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 3, 2014 THROUGH MAY 11, 2014
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 spurs 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
94.7 million visitors in 2013 who spent more than $71.8 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 3-11, 2014 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 6th day of May 2014.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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