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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council plays a |
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vital role in the success of the travel and tourism industry |
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throughout the Texas Panhandle; and |
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WHEREAS, Operated by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, the |
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Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council provides key support for the |
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tourism sector, which annually generates more than $700 million in |
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the local economy; the council promotes unique travel excursions |
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that showcase Western heritage and the arts, Route 66 nostalgia, |
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and the Panhandle's majestic outdoor beauty along Interstates 40 |
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and 27; moreover, the CVC brings the world to Amarillo through its |
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website, www.VisitAmarillo.com, offers visitor information at the |
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Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, and distributes the |
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Amarillo Visitor Guide and Visitor Map across the globe; and |
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WHEREAS, Council staff help attract major events to town by |
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coordinating efforts with such entities as the Amarillo Civic |
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Center Complex and Tri-State Fairgrounds; additionally, the |
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council enjoys a close working relationship with the Amarillo Film |
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Commission, which acts as a liaison between area professionals and |
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outside production companies, and the council advocates for local |
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nonprofit arts organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Ably led by senior vice president Dan Quandt, the |
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council staff includes deputy director Kashion Smith, executive |
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assistant Mary Ramirez, administrative assistant Tessa Davis, |
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director of brand management Hope Stokes, sales managers Ashley |
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Gutierrez and Hollie Hawkins, director of convention services |
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Stephanie Andrews, and tourism coordinator Braley Hand; and |
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WHEREAS, Serving as an invaluable resource for the Texas |
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Panhandle, the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council is dedicated |
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to providing memorable experiences for tourists while fostering |
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growth and vitality in the regional travel industry; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Amarillo Convention & Visitor |
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Council for its contributions to the Texas Panhandle and extend to |
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all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |