Proclamation No. 2023-13 National Tourism and Travel Week
Proclamation No. 2023-13
WHEREAS established in 1983, this year marks the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week; and
WHEREAS National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant
communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day; and
WHEREAS travel has been the foundation of a healthy workforce, serving as one of the largest private-sector employers in the U.S. A robust travel industry provides significant economic
benefits for the nation. The future of travel will be a consistent driver of Huntsville’s economy and workforce; and
WHEREAS the future of travel will prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, powering a future that values all cultures, embraces new perspectives and reflects the faces
and ideas of the full American society; and
WHEREAS the future of travel will create a more sustainable, seamless and secure traveler experience, building Huntsville’s workforce and driving us toward a more prosperous future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andy Brauninger, Mayor of Huntsville Texas,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of May 7 to May 13, 2023, as
NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK