[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 842 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 842

Expressing recognition and appreciation for the contributions of hotel 
    employees and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hotel 
                             Employee Day.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 7, 2026

 Mrs. Moody submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
        the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing recognition and appreciation for the contributions of hotel 
    employees and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hotel 
                             Employee Day.

Whereas hotels are an essential part of the travel and tourism industry and 
        support economic activity in communities throughout the United States;
Whereas nearly 2,000,000 individuals in the United States work in the hotel 
        industry;
Whereas hotel employees serve guests in a wide variety of roles, including front 
        desk and guest services, housekeeping and laundry services, food and 
        beverage services, engineering and maintenance, security, recreation and 
        event services, sales and marketing, accounting and finance, human 
        resources, and hotel management;
Whereas hotel employees help facilitate family vacations, business travel, 
        weddings, conferences, reunions, sporting events, and other significant 
        occasions;
Whereas hotel employees work each day to provide guests with safe, welcoming, 
        clean, and memorable experiences;
Whereas the dedication and professionalism of hotel employees are essential to 
        the successful operation of hotels and the broader travel and tourism 
        economy of the United States;
Whereas the hotel industry provides more than 200 different career paths and 
        offers employees opportunities for professional development and 
        advancement;
Whereas more than half of hotel general managers began their careers in entry-
        level positions, demonstrating the opportunities for advancement 
        available within the hotel industry;
Whereas hotel employees strengthen their communities by supporting local 
        businesses, welcoming visitors, assisting during emergencies and natural 
        disasters, and contributing to charitable and civic activities;
Whereas the American Hotel & Lodging Association and National Day Calendar 
        established ``National Hotel Employee Day'' in 2022 to recognize the 
        service, professionalism, hard work, and dedication of hotel employees; 
        and
Whereas National Hotel Employee Day is observed annually on September 1: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes and expresses appreciation for the service, 
        professionalism, hard work, and dedication of hotel employees 
        throughout the United States;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Hotel 
        Employee Day;
            (3) recognizes the important contributions of hotel 
        employees to the travel and tourism industry, the economy of 
        the United States, and communities throughout the United 
        States; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        National Hotel Employee Day by thanking hotel employees and 
        recognizing their contributions to the United States.
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