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ProcCamatio'm <br />RECOGNIZING NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK <br />MAY 19 - 25, 2024 <br />Whereas, the Travel and Tourism Industry plays a critical role in Indian River County, the state of Florida, <br />and the nation's economic prosperity; and <br />Whereas, a robust Travel and Tourism Industry has provided significant economic benefit to the Nation, <br />generating more than $2.8 trillion in economic impact, with $121.5 billion spent directly in Florida by out-of-state <br />travelers; and <br />-Whereas, the Travel and Tourism Industry provides over 2 million jobs within the State of Florida, and over <br />10 thousand in Indian River County, generating $16.3 billion in state and local taxes, with $655.5 million spent with <br />our local businesses; and ' <br />Whereas, approximately 80% of all travel and tourism -related businesses are small business owners who <br />have depended on community support through visitors who contribute, on average, $333 million per day to Florida's <br />economy; and <br />-Whereas, the Travel and Tourism Industry in Indian River County powers major infrastructure improvements <br />such as beach renourishment, Jackie Robinson Sports Training Complex, regional sports, ecotourism, and special <br />events throughout the year; and <br />-Whereas, the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, who is the official Tourism arm for Indian River <br />County, and the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, have had a working relationship to promote <br />tourism throughout the county for over thirty-five years; and <br />-Whereas, the Indian River County Board of County Commission recognizes that the Travel and Tourism <br />Industry is crucial to powering our community as an essential economic driver to spur growth for local business; and <br />"-Whereas, the Travel and Tourism industry is a necessary and prominent component of everyday life and <br />should be supported and protected. <br />Wow, Therefore, be it ProcCaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, ,Florida, that the week of May 19 - 25, 2024, is recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week <br />in Indian River County, Florida, and encourages all citizens of the county to join us in recognizing the critical role this <br />industry plays in our county and throughout the state of Florida. <br />Adopted this 21 st day of May 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />