[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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       THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS' MARCH ON WASHINGTON

                            HON. EARL HUTTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 1994

  Mr. HUTTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the American 
Society of Travel Agents' march today on Washington. We are indeed 
blessed to have among us in our beautiful city, these dedicated and 
hard-working individuals who help turn our travel dreams into reality.
  Each year, with the help of travel and tourism professionals, 
thousands of tourists visit the sugar-white beaches of northwest 
Florida. This industry has provided a boost not only to my district and 
State, but also to the entire Nation. The travel and tourism trade is 
the Nation's number one exporter, number two employer, and it is 
estimated that it will be America's largest industry by the year 2000.
  The United States offers travellers and vacationers more diverse and 
exciting opportunities than any other nation in the world. And 
Americans have been taking advantage of these opportunities. A record 
number of individuals and families are leaving home in search of either 
adventure or relaxation. Sometimes both.
  Every time you see a visitor here in this historic city, chances are 
that a travel and tourism professional was instrumental in arranging 
some aspect of this educational trip. I would like to personally thank 
our Nation's travel and tourism professionals for bringing such 
fulfillment and happiness to the lives of so many individuals.

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