[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7726]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                    NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK

  (Ms. GABBARD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and highlight 
National Travel and Tourism Week.
  In Hawaii, we proudly showcase the world's most beautiful beaches, 
national parks, coral reefs, and hiking trails, many of which I enjoy 
as much as possible when I get home. Our robust and growing tourism 
industry is truly the backbone of our economy, generating more than $10 
billion in visitor spending each year.
  From the lush cliffs of the Na Pali Coast of Kauai to Kilauea, the 
world's most active volcano, to whale watching around Maui, my home 
district, hosts some of the world's most awe-inspiring natural beauty. 
Every year, we welcome more visitors from around the world for tourism, 
business, cultural, and educational exchanges.
  Hawaii is a leader in hospitality and we welcome all of our guests 
with the spirit of aloha. This week, I am proud to recognize all those 
who contribute to our world-class tourism industry, and will continue 
to work to strengthen this industry and give thanks to those who show 
their aloha to our visitors every day. Aloha.

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