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Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,travel contributes to personal growth,health,professional advancement,education,cultural
understanding and the enhancement of America's image around the world; and
WHEREAS, the travel industry ranks as the 5th largest employer in the United States and among the
top 10 industries in 48 states and the District of Columbia when measured by employment; and
WHEREAS,travel to and within the United States provides significant economic benefits for the nation,
including direct expenditures by domestic and international travelers totaling$704 billion. Tourism generates
tax receipts equal to $2.5 billion, employs 147,900 people and $3.5 billion payroll. Fort Collins tourism
generates nearlyl/6 of the sales tax revenue and is the third most popular destination in the state; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Travel Promotion Act
creating a new, nationally coordinated communications and promotion program to attract millions of new
international visitors and create thousands of new U.S.jobs; and
WHEREAS, meetings, events and incentive travel are core business functions that help companies
strengthen business performance—averaging a return on investment of$12.50 in profits and$3.80 in revenue
for every dollar spent on corporate travel—align and educate employees and customers, and reward business
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, travel can serve as a catalyst to help move the local, regional and national economy
forward.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 8-16, 2010 as
TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
in Fort Collins, and urge the citizens of Fort Collins to join in this special observance with appropriate events,
commemorations and festivals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
4th day of May, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk