Supports designation of National Travel and Tourism Week.
[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 105 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 105
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second
Saturday in May as ``National Travel and Tourism Week''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 23, 2009
Mr. Farr (for himself and Mr. Blunt) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second
Saturday in May as ``National Travel and Tourism Week''.
Whereas business and leisure travel are vital to the United States, enhancing
our economic prosperity, health care, education, cultural understanding,
and public diplomacy;
Whereas the travel industry is the fifth largest employer in the United States,
supporting 7,700,000 workers in the United States;
Whereas domestic and international travel is a $740,000,000,000 industry
producing $115,000,000,000 in Federal, State, and local tax revenues;
Whereas international travel to the United States is a critical tool for
enhancing the country's image abroad and has significantly benefited the
Nation's balance of trade for 20 years;
Whereas overseas visits to the United States are still 633,000 visits below pre-
September 11 levels;
Whereas the United States must keep a better pace with the expanding global
travel market starting with a nationally coordinated travel promotion
program to attract millions of new international visitors;
Whereas business travel, particularly meetings and events, are core functions
that help companies to strengthen business relationships, align and
educate employees and customers, and reward business performance;
Whereas travel can serve as a catalyst to help stimulate the national economy;
Whereas Congress designated the first ``National Tourism Week'' in 1984 and
encouraged celebrations in all 50 States and the Territories;
Whereas ``National Tourism Week'' has been observed and celebrated each May
since; and
Whereas the week beginning on the second Saturday in May would be an appropriate
week to designate as ``National Travel and Tourism Week: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) supports the designation of ``National Travel and
Tourism Week'';
(2) calls on governors, mayors, and other elected officials
from across the country to issue proclamations to raise
awareness of the value of travel to the welfare of the Nation;
and
(3) encourages the President to issue a proclamation
encouraging the people of the United States to observe such
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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