HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation National Tourism WeekORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
May 10 -18, 2003
WHEREAS, the travel and tourism industry supports the vital interests of Orange
County, contributing to the County's employment, economic prosperity, understanding,
and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, total domestic tourism in Orange County generates an economic impact of
more than $107 million, ranking the county 21 out of 100 counties in North Carolina in
travel expenditures in 2001; and
WHEREAS, state and local tax revenues from travel to Orange County amounted to
$8.91 million in 2001, representing a $74 tax saving to each County resident; and
WHEREAS, more than 1,720 jobs in Orange County were directly attributable to travel
and tourism; and
WHEREAS, travel generated a $26.27 million payroll in 2001; and
WHEREAS, the area attractions, welcome centers and tours hosted nearly 1.1 million
visitors in 2002; and
WHEREAS, as people throughout the towns, states, countries 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 the County's citizens; and
WHEREAS, given these laudable contributions to the economic, social, and cultural well
being of the citizens of Orange County, it is fitting that Orange County recognize the
efforts of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and the importance of travel
and tourism;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim May 10 - 18, 2003 as NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK in Orange County and
recognize that Tourism Works in Orange County/.~jJ
This the 15`h day of April, 2003. ri~ r (~f ~c.c.~~(/.
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Margaret Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners