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78R4373 MDM-D
By: Christian H.R. No. 214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Trails Program is a regional
tourism initiative of the Texas Historical Commission that helps
revitalize towns, increases visitation to cultural and historic
sites, and raises awareness of the importance of historic
preservation to the tourism industry, and today, many proud
partners of this exemplary undertaking are in Austin to celebrate
the rich history of Texas and the many contributions of this program
to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Under the Texas Heritage Trails Program, the Texas
Historical Commission is currently providing technical,
educational, and financial assistance to 139 counties; moreover,
the commission is partnering with other state agencies, city
governments, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors
bureaus, museums, historic sites, historical societies, state and
national parks, and national forests; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage Trails Program supports the
efforts of communities seeking to assist travelers who wish to
connect with their heritage and share it with their children; and
WHEREAS, Most of the state's cities and rural communities
have historic sites of interest to visitors; with the Texas travel
and tourism industry predicted to grow by 30 percent during the next
decade, heritage tourism is poised to provide a significant
infusion for the economy while helping to educate a new generation
about what it means to be a Texan and an American; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who visit historic sites and
communities make a particularly strong contribution to the economic
vitality of Texas; they spend an average of $29 per day more than
nonheritage travelers and inject approximately $1.43 billion into
the state's economy annually, creating over 32,000 jobs for Texans
every year; and
WHEREAS, Considered one of the premier heritage tourism
endeavors in the country, the Texas Heritage Trails Program owes
its success to the dedication of individuals serving on boards of
directors, on committees, and as friends of the program, and their
contributions to the state are truly deserving of special
legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2003, as Texas Heritage
Trails Day at the State Capitol and join with the friends of the
Texas Heritage Trails Program in paying tribute to this vital
enterprise; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the regional offices of the Texas Heritage Trails Program as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.