PRINTER'S NO. 1587
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
298
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY CHARLTON, MILLARD, LONGIETTI, HENNESSEY, BIZZARRO,
SANTORA, DiGIROLAMO, SOLOMON, BAKER, RYAN, CORBIN,
CALTAGIRONE, SAINATO, MACKENZIE, SONNEY, DUSH, BOBACK,
GODSHALL, V. BROWN, SCHLOSSBERG, DOWLING, KINSEY, WARD,
MARSICO, SAYLOR, WARREN, HAHN, ROEBUCK, CORR AND MATZIE,
APRIL 27, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 27, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of May 7 through 13, 2017, as "National
Travel and Tourism Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The week of May 7 through 13, 2017, has been
selected as "National Travel and Tourism Week" by the U.S.
Travel Association; and
WHEREAS, "National Tourism Week" was established in 1983 when
the Congress of the United States passed a joint resolution
designating a week in May 1984 as "National Tourism Week" and,
in a White House ceremony, the President of the United States
signed a Presidential proclamation urging citizens to observe
the week with the appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, Tourism is one of Pennsylvania's largest industries
and a major contributor to the economy of this Commonwealth,
accounting for an annual economic impact of nearly $40 billion;
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WHEREAS, Tourism supports a work force of more than 304,000
people, with approximately 1 out of every 16 Pennsylvania jobs
relying on travel and tourism and related industries; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is one of the most-visited states in
the country, with an estimated 190 million domestic visits
annually; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 7
through 13, 2017, as "National Travel and Tourism Week" in
Pennsylvania.
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