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WHEREAS, Orange County finds it equally important to remember the atrocities <br /> committed against all peoples in the name of religious, racial and ethnic cleansing so <br /> that we may recognize the inevitable outcomes of our daily intolerance; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County, pass this <br /> Resolution to Foster Genocide Remembrance, and encourage Orange County <br /> residents to reflect upon all acts of genocide and intolerance. <br /> THIS THE 1st DAY OF MAY, 2008. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Gordon to approve the resolution recognizing and remembering the millions who have <br /> perished through acts of genocide. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. National Tourism Week <br /> The Board considered proclaiming the week of May 10 through 18, 2008 as National <br /> Tourism Week in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> Communications Director of the Visitor's Bureau, Patty Griffin, introduced this item. <br /> She thanked the County Commissioners for consideration of this proclamation. The theme is, <br /> "Discover Great American Traditions." <br /> Commissioner Gordon read the proclamation. <br /> NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION <br /> May 10-18, 2008 <br /> WHEREAS, the travel and tourism industry in Orange County is vital to our economic stability <br /> and growth, and it contributes substantially to our cultural and social well being; and <br /> WHEREAS, travel benefits every person by substantially enhancing our personal growth and <br /> education, while promoting intercultural understanding and appreciation of Orange County's <br /> history, geography and culture; and <br /> WHEREAS, tourism is a growth industry in Orange County generating $137.6 million in <br /> expenditures in 2006 — an increase of 8.2 percent over the previous year's figures — ranking <br /> the County 24th in travel impact among North Carolina's 100 counties according to the Travel <br /> Industry Association of America; and <br /> WHEREAS, state and local tax revenues from travel to Orange County amounted to $10.56 <br /> million in 2006, representing an $85 tax saving to each County resident; and <br /> WHEREAS, more than 1,710 jobs in Orange County were directly attributable to travel and <br /> tourism in 2006; and <br /> WHEREAS, travel generated a $27.62 million payroll in 2006; and <br />