HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Visitor's Bureau -See America Week/National Tourism Week 05-03-2005-6bORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEE AMERICA WEEK/NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION
May 7-15, 2005
WHEREAS, the travel and tourism industry supports the vital interests of Orange County
contributing to our employment, economic prosperity, understanding, and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, total domestic tourism in Orange County generated an economic impact of $115.27
million, - an increase of 0.2 percent over the previous year's figures -ranking the county 22"a in
travel impact among North Carolina's 100 counties in 2003; and
WHEREAS, state and local tax revenues from travel to Orange County amounted to $9.28
million in 2003, representing a $75 tax saving to each county resident; and
WHEREAS, more than 1,710 jobs in Orange County were directly attributable to travel and
tourism; and
WHEREAS, travel generated a $26.32 million payroll in 2003; and
WHEREAS, our area attractions, welcome centers and tours hosted more than 1.26 million
visitors in 2004; and
WHEREAS, as people throughout the town, state, country and world become more aware of the
outstanding cultural, historical, and recreational resources available in Orange County, and travel
and tourism will become an increasingly important aspect in the lives of our residents; and
WHEREAS, given these laudable contributions to the economic, social, and cultural well being
of the residents of Orange County, it is fitting that we recognize the efforts of the Chapel
HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau and the importance of travel and tourism;
NOW THEREFORE, WE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby
proclaim May 7 - 15, 2005 as SEE AMERICA WEEK/NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
in Orange County, and we recognize that Tourism Works in Orange County.
This the 3`d day of May 2005.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners