HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation - National Tourism Week Proclamation ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION
May 4 - 12, 2002
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 generates an economic
impact of more than $108 million, ranking the county 21 out of 100 counties; and
WHEREAS, state and local tax revenues from travel to Orange County
amounted to $8.77 million, representing a $74 tax saving to each county
resident; and
WHEREAS, more than 1,700 jobs in Orange County were directly attributable to
travel and tourism; and
WHEREAS, travel generated a $25.4 million payroll in 2000; and
WHEREAS, our area attractions, welcome centers and tours hosted more than
1.1 million visitors last year, up four percent from the previous year; and
WHEREAS, as people throughout the county, state, country and world become
more aware of the outstanding cultural, historical, and recreational resources
available in Orange County, travel and tourism will become an increasingly
important aspect in the lives of our 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 we 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 4 - 12, 2002 as NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK in Orange County,
and we recognize that Tourism Works in Orange County.
Barry Ja s, Clkiiir
Orange ty Commissioners