Proc. 2018-22 - National Tourism Week
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2018-22
WHEREAS travel to and within the United States provides significant benefits for the nation, and contributes to personal growth, education, cultural understanding and enhancement of
America’s image around the world; and
WHEREAS travel supports more than 8 million jobs directly in the industry as well as being a top ten employer in 49 of the 50 states, supporting 601,000 jobs in Texas and 1,100 jobs
in Walker County; and
WHEREAS total direct travel spending in Texas was $27.1 billion in 2016, used to support essential services and programs; and
WHEREAS direct travel impact for 2016 visitor spending in Huntsville/Walker County was $91,350,000; and
WHEREAS leisure travel, which accounts for more than three-quarters of all trips taken in the United States as well as in Huntsville and Walker County, spurs countless benefits to travelers’
creativity, cultural awareness, education, happiness, productivity, relationships, and wellness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
May 6-12, 2018
be declared: NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
in the City of Huntsville, and call upon our citizens to join in this special observance by enjoying all the special events and sites that draw others to visit our community.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 1st day of May 2018.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor