HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-069RESOLUTION NO. 15-069
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2, 2015 THROUGH MAY 10, 2015
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 more than $2.1 trillion in economic output in 2014, with $927.9 billion
spent directly by domestic and international travelers.
2. Travel is among the largest private -sector employers in the United States,
supporting 15 million jobs in 2014, including 8 million directly in the travel industry and 7 million
in other industries.
3. Travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of $141.5 billion for federal,
state and local governments, funds used to support essential services and programs.
4. Tourism is the State of Florida's number one industry, responsible for welcoming
97.3 million visitors in 2014 who spent more than $82 billion, generating 23 percent of the state's
sales tax revenue and employing more than 1.1 million Floridians.
5. St. Lucie County's tourism experienced a 16 percent increase in bed tax revenue
in 2014 compared to the previous year, setting a 10 -year high, bringing in more than $3 million
in bed tax revenue. The travel industry supports the interests of St. Lucie County, contributing
to our employment, economic prosperity, international trade and relations, peace,
understanding and goodwill.
6. Travel contributes to personal growth, health, professional advancement,
education, cultural understanding and the enhancement of America's image around the world.
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 2-10, 2015 as "TRAVEL AND TOURISM
WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida and urge the citizens of St. Lucie County to join in this special
observance with appropriate events, commemorations and festivals.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of May 2015.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLEiK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
CHAIR
APPROVED
COUNTY ATTO
AND CORRECTNESS:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2, 2015 THROUGH MAY 10, 2015
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 more than $2.1 trillion in economic output in 2014, with $927.9 billion
spent directly by domestic and international travelers.
2. Travel is among the largest private -sector employers in the United States,
supporting 15 million jobs in 2014, including 8 million directly in the travel industry and 7 million
in other industries.
3. Travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of $141.5 billion for federal,
state and local governments, funds used to support essential services and programs.
4. Tourism is the State of Florida's number one industry, responsible for welcoming
97.3 million visitors in 2014 who spent more than $82 billion, generating 23 percent of the state's
sales tax revenue and employing more than 1.1 million Floridians.
5. St. Lucie County's tourism experienced a 16 percent increase in bed tax revenue
in 2014 compared to the previous year, setting a 10 -year high, bringing in more than $3 million
in bed tax revenue. The travel industry supports the interests of St. Lucie County, contributing
to our employment, economic prosperity, international trade and relations, peace,
understanding and goodwill.
6. Travel contributes to personal growth, health, professional advancement,
education, cultural understanding and the enhancement of America's image around the world.
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 2-10, 2015 as "TRAVEL AND TOURISM
WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida and urge the citizens of St. Lucie County to join in this special
observance with appropriate events, commemorations and festivals.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of May 2015.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BY:
CHAIR
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