Proc. 2013-23 Texas Tourism Week 05-04-12-13
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2013-23
WHEREAS travel to and within the United States provide significant benefits for the
nation, and contribute to personal growth, education, cultural
understanding and enhancement of America’s image around the world; and
WHEREAS the travel industry is among the largest private-sector employers in the
U.S., supporting 14.4 million jobs in 2011, including 7.5 million directly in
the travel industry and 6.9 million in other industries; and
WHEREAS travelers’ spending directly generated tax revenues of $152.4 billion for
federal, state, and local governments, funds used to support essential
services and programs; and
WHEREAS Huntsville/Walker County data on annual travel-generated spending is $95
million, tax receipts are $980,000, and the travel/hotel industry generates
1970 jobs for Huntsville/Walker County; 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 4-12, 2013
be declared: TEXAS 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.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 7 day of May 2013.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor