Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 25–Assemblymen Perkins, Anderson, Andonov, Angle, Arberry, Atkinson, Beers, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Chowning, Christensen, Claborn, Collins, Conklin, Geddes, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goicoechea, Goldwater, Grady, Griffin, Gustavson, Hardy, Hettrick, Horne, Knecht, Koivisto, Leslie, Mabey, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, McCleary, Mortenson, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Pierce, Sherer, Weber and Williams

 

Joint Sponsors: Senators Raggio, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Cegavske, Coffin, Hardy, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, Nolan, O’Connell, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Tiffany, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener

 

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Assembly Concurrent RESOLUTION—Designating the week beginning May 10, 2003, as “Tourism Week in Nevada.”

 

    Whereas, The 20th Annual National Tourism Week will be

 celebrated May 10 through May 18, 2003, to acknowledge the

 importance of travel and tourism as a major industry in the United

 States; and

    Whereas, Tourism is America’s third largest retail sales

 industry, with $584 billion annual expenditures, and is one of our

 nation’s largest employers, with one out of seven people employed

 directly or indirectly in that industry in our nation; and

    Whereas, Tourism is one of our country’s largest service

 exports, with $91.1 billion spent annually by international visitors;

 and

    Whereas, Tourism is vital to the growth and economic stability

 of our nation and our state and, since the tragic events of

September 11, 2001, and the subsequent war on terrorism, travel has

 become even more important in promoting understanding of other

 cultures and the exchange of ideas with people of other nations; and

    Whereas, During 2002, approximately 47.9 million travelers

 enjoyed the varied pleasures Nevada has to offer, from glittering

 resorts to small town festivals, from our splendid scenic natural

 landscapes to our man-made wonders, causing an economic impact

 for this state of over $35 billion for the year; and

    Whereas, With approximately one-fifth of all employment in

 Nevada directly related to the travel and tourism industry, and two

-thirds of all employment in Clark County directly or indirectly

 related to travel and tourism, those Nevadans who proudly serve the

 industry are widely known for their hospitality and friendliness; and

    Whereas, Nevada sets the standard for excellence and variety

for travelers who want entertainment, night-life, fine dining,

 beautiful resorts, family-centered activities, gaming establishments

 and scenic beauty; and

    Whereas, With more than 175,000 hotel rooms in this state,

 Las Vegas leads the way with more rooms for travelers than any

 other city in this country and a reported 15,000 miles of neon

 tubing, together with more than 60 golf courses designed by golf’s

 greatest players and 18 of the top 20 hotels in this country; and

    Whereas, For those tourists seeking the more adventurous

 outdoor experience, our state offers such sports as heli-skiing,

 mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, sandboarding and

 paragliding, all amidst the most beautiful scenery imaginable; and

    Whereas, For those seeking a more tranquil experience,

 Nevada is home to some of the most breathtaking mountain ranges

 and lakes in the world, where fishing, boating and camping can

 renew one’s spirit; and

    Whereas, Throughout 2002, 5.8 million people attended

 conventions and trade shows in the Silver State, with a higher-than

-average travel budget exceeding $1,000 per person; and

    Whereas, Traveling can bring a family closer together, opening

 up a whole new world of interesting things to do, people to meet

 and places to go, and can change a child’s life by sparking his

 imagination and curiosity about other cultures and how other

 people live; and

    Whereas, From exploring a historic ghost town to meandering

 through a world-class art museum, attending a cowboy poetry

 festival or a rodeo, playing a round of golf, watching an

 international singing star perform or just sitting under the stars

 staring at a magnificent landscape, a traveler can be taken away

 from his everyday life by expanding his horizons and experiencing

 things he might never have done if not venturing out of his own

 backyard; now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the

 Senate Concurring, That the members of the Nevada

 Legislature recognize that a healthy travel and tourism industry is

 essential to the economy of our state and nation; and be it further

    Resolved, That the members of the Legislature congratulate

 the hundreds of thousands of Nevadans who are employed in one

 aspect of the Nevada tourism industry or another and express

 gratitude for the level of excellence and dedication they contribute

 toward the success of Nevada’s reputation as one of the finest

 tourist destinations in this country; and be it further

    Resolved, That the residents of the State of Nevada are each

 hereby encouraged to recognize and celebrate National Tourism

Week by making plans for travel that will refresh the body, intrigue

the mind and renew the spirit; and be it further

    Resolved, That the week beginning May 10, 2003, is hereby

 designated as “Tourism Week in Nevada”; and be it further

    Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and

 transmit a copy of this resolution to Bruce Bommarito, Executive

 Director of the Commission on Tourism for the State of Nevada.

 

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