[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 451 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 451

Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring 
 the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States 
                              of America.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 9, 2012

Mr. Begich (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Akaka, 
Mr. Graham, Mr. Heller, Ms. Landrieu, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Vitter, and Mr. 
 Warner) 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 
                              of America.

Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 when Congress 
        passed 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 5 through 13, 2012;
Whereas more than 120 travel destinations throughout the United States are 
        holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry supports more than 14,000,000 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;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the executive branch 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 5 through 13, 2012, as National Travel 
        and Tourism Week;
            (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its 
        important contributions to the United States of America; and
            (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism 
        industry for their important contributions to the United States 
        of America.
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