[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 534 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 534

Supporting the goals and ideals 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

                              June 5, 2018

 Mr. Heller (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Blunt) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the goals and ideals 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''' 
        (Public Law 98-178; 97 Stat. 1126), on November 29, 1983, which 
        recognized the value of travel and tourism;
Whereas ``National Travel and Tourism Week'' is celebrated across the United 
        States from May 6 through May 12, 2018;
Whereas more than 500 celebrations throughout the United States are scheduled in 
        honor of ``National Travel and Tourism Week'';
Whereas 1 out of every 9 jobs in the United States depends on travel and 
        tourism;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry supports 15,600,000 jobs in the United 
        States;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States, 
        the District of Columbia, and all the territories of the United States;
Whereas international travel to the United States--

    (1) is the single largest service export industry in the United States; 
and

    (2) generates a trade surplus balance of approximately $84,000,000,000;

Whereas the travel and tourism industry 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 $2,400,000,000,000 in annual economic 
        output;
Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural 
        heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and 
        communities in the United States; and
Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Travel and 
        Tourism Week'';
            (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for important 
        contributions to the United States; and
            (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism 
        industry for important contributions to the United States.
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