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| THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| HOUSE RESOLUTION |
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| INTRODUCED BY LEVDANSKY, BISHOP, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, D. COSTA, DALEY, DeLUCA, DONATUCCI, FAIRCHILD, HARPER, JOHNSON, LONGIETTI, McILVAINE SMITH, MELIO, MURPHY, MYERS, O'NEILL, PEIFER, READSHAW, SIPTROTH, STABACK, WAGNER AND YOUNGBLOOD, JULY 13, 2010 |
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| REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, JULY 13, 2010 |
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| A RESOLUTION |
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1 | Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study |
2 | the economic impact of recreational water trails on local |
3 | communities in this Commonwealth. |
4 | WHEREAS, The Great Outdoors America report published by the |
5 | Outdoor Resources Review Group recommended development of a |
6 | nationwide water trails network; and |
7 | WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has an abundance of natural |
8 | resources that are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike with |
9 | 86,000 miles of rivers and streams; and |
10 | WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is a recognized leader in the |
11 | development of water trails with an active Statewide water |
12 | trails effort and more than 20 water trails developed or under |
13 | development totaling nearly 2,000 river miles; and |
14 | WHEREAS, Several of this Commonwealth's water trails have |
15 | gained national attention with National Recreation Trail |
16 | designation; and |
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1 | WHEREAS, Tourism, including outdoor tourism, is the second |
2 | largest industry in Pennsylvania, generating $5.1 billion in |
3 | payroll and jobs for this Commonwealth; and |
4 | WHEREAS, The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
5 | and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are partners in |
6 | these efforts along with other public and private entities to |
7 | develop water trails in Pennsylvania; and |
8 | WHEREAS, Several studies have demonstrated the significant |
9 | economic importance to local communities of land-based |
10 | recreational trails; and |
11 | WHEREAS, This Commonwealth should have a full appreciation of |
12 | the economic value of water trails on its communities to help |
13 | target future investments; therefore be it |
14 | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the |
15 | Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the economic |
16 | impact of recreational water trails on local communities in this |
17 | Commonwealth; and be it further |
18 | RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee |
19 | report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly |
20 | within a year of the passage of this resolution. |
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