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Senate
Resolution 65
By:
Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Zamarripa of the 36th, Stephens
of the 27th, Brown of the 26th and others
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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Janis Cannon, Deputy
Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Chuck Jones,
President of the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, and Joy
Walstrum, Managing Director of the Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia.