[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 90 (Thursday, May 9, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 31107-31108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11781]


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                Proclamation 7556 of May 6, 2002

                
National Tourism Week, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                For hundreds of years, people across our Nation and 
                around the world have enjoyed traveling across America 
                to visit our magnificent cities, parks, museums, and 
                countless other natural, historic, and cultural sites. 
                Our land provides endless opportunities to learn as 
                well as to enjoy our Nation's immense variety of 
                attractions.

                The travel and tourism industry represents a vital part 
                of the American economy. The Department of Commerce 
                estimates that in 2001 the travel and tourism industry 
                generated more than $90 billion in export revenue and 
                provided a $7.7 billion balance of trade surplus. 
                Preliminary numbers show that last year, the industry 
                created approximately $545 billion in total travel 
                expenditures and provided $94 billion in tax revenue to 
                local, State, and Federal governments. As one of our 
                Nation's largest employers, travel and tourism supports 
                more than 7 million jobs.

                During National Tourism Week 2002, we recognize the 
                significance of this important industry to our economy 
                and for the lives of all Americans. In the aftermath of 
                the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, the travel 
                and tourism industry contributed to our country's 
                efforts to persevere through this challenging time. As 
                we have encouraged people to resume the regular course 
                of their lives, Americans and visitors from around the 
                world have responded by traveling to and enjoying the 
                beauty of our Nation.

                During this observance, I urge all Americans and people 
                around the globe to travel to and within our country to 
                experience the hospitality and quality of our Nation's 
                great destinations.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 5-11, 2002, as National 
                Tourism Week. In recognition of the significance of the 
                travel and tourism industry in the lives of citizens of 
                our Nation and to visitors from abroad, I call upon all 
                Americans to mark this observance with activities that 
                highlight this important industry.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand 
                two, and of the Independence of the United States of 
                America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

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[FR Doc. 02-11781
Filed 5-8-02; 8:45 am]
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