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House
Resolution 129
By:
Representatives Stephens of the
164th,
Parrish of the
156th,
Casas of the
103rd,
May of the
111th,
and Day of the
163rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the tourism industry in Georgia and establishing February 2, 2005, as a time to
recognize that "Together, Tourism Works for Georgia"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
tourism annually generates approximately $25 billion in tourism expenditures,
which supports 209,500 jobs and contributes $1.14 billion in state and local tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS,
these tax revenues created by tourist expenditures save each household in
Georgia over $380.00 in state and local taxes; and
WHEREAS,
tourism continues to provide an excellent and immediate return on investment. A
recent, independent study demonstrated that one dollar invested in state-wide
tourism advertising and promotion returns $187.50 to the private sector and
$7.74 to the state in tax revenues in the first 90 days; and
WHEREAS,
tourism diversifies Georgia's economy, helping offset declines in manufacturing
and agricultural employment; and
WHEREAS,
tourism assets are nonexportable. From Rabun Gap to the Tybee Island
lighthouse, from Stone Mountain to the Okefenokee Swamp, from Savannah to
Plains, and from See Rock City to the Little White House, these treasures will
always belong to Georgia and its citizens; and
WHEREAS,
tourism is a clean industry that enhances the quality of life within the state,
supports the critical services that Georgians require, and creates the
environment that attracts nontourism businesses to Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Georgia tourism industry for the positive impact tourism
has on the State of Georgia and all of its citizens and establish February 2,
2005, as a time to recognize "Together, Tourism Works for Georgia."
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Craig Lesser,
Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Bo Callaway,
Chairman of the Georgia Chamber Tourism Committee, and Rod Musselman, Chairman
of the Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia.