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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 860
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WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Travel Industry |
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Association are dedicated to promoting tourism as an economic |
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powerhouse; and |
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WHEREAS, The state's second-largest export industry, |
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tourism employs over 1.2 million Texans, from high school |
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students to experienced professionals; in 2018 alone, travel and |
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tourism had a $164 billion impact on the Texas economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Travel spending in Texas generated $4.5 billion |
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in state tax revenues in 2018, as well as $3 billion in local tax |
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revenues during the same period; each year, tax revenues |
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generated by the industry save the state's families an estimated |
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$740 on their tax bills; and |
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WHEREAS, Direct contributors to the travel industry |
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include a wide range of businesses, among them airlines and |
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airports, restaurants, hotels, attractions, leisure |
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destinations, sports teams, concert venues, zoos, aquariums, |
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waterparks, RV parks, and summer camps; indirect contributors |
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include grocery stores, gas stations, retail stores, and small |
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businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to the advancement of tourism, the |
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Texas Travel Industry Association represents and advocates for |
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the interests of a diverse membership that includes travel |
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destinations, accommodations, attractions, and transportation |
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and support businesses; in addition, the organization offers |
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networking opportunities as well as marketing and educational |
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programs; and |
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WHEREAS, The state's vibrant tourism sector fosters economic |
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prosperity while enhancing the image of Texas around the world, and |
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through its tireless efforts, the TTIA is furthering the positive |
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effects of this important industry; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby honor the Texas Travel Industry Association |
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for its contributions and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for 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 association as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 27, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |