Proc. 2015-30 National Tourism Week 05-02-10-15
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2015-30
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 1,110 jobs in Walker County; and
WHEREAS in 2013, travelers’ spending directly generated tax revenues of $67.5
billion for the state of Texas, used to support essential services and
programs; and
WHEREAS direct travel impact for visitor spending in Huntsville/Walker County
was $105,040,000; local tax receipts equal $1,340,000;
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 2-10, 2015
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.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 5 day of May 2015.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor