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Recognizes May 4-12, 2013, as National Travel and Tourism Week.
Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States.
[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 141 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 141
Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring
the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 14, 2013
Mr. Begich (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Heller, Mrs.
Shaheen, Mr. Reid, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Scott, Mr. Schatz, and Mr. Blunt)
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring
the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.
Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the
enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled ``Joint Resolution to
designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as `National Tourism Week''',
approved November 29, 1983 (Public Law 98-178; 97 Stat. 1126), which
recognized the value of travel and tourism;
Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States
from May 4 through May 12, 2013;
Whereas more than 120 travel destinations throughout the United States are
holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week;
Whereas one out of every 8 jobs in the United States depends on travel and
tourism and the industry supports more than 14,600,000 jobs in the
United States;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States and
all the territories of the United States;
Whereas international travel to the United States is the single largest export
industry in the country, generating a trade surplus balance of
approximately $45,000,000,000;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the President have worked
to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to
visitors from other countries;
Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United
States by generating nearly $2,000,000,000,000 in annual economic
output;
Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural
heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its
communities; and
Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes May 4 through May 12, 2013, as National
Travel and Tourism Week;
(2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its
important contributions to the United States; and
(3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism
industry for their important contributions to the United
States.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3436; text as passed Senate: CR S3434)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3436; text as passed Senate: CR S3434)
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