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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 16, 2002 Action Agenda Item No. -� SUBJECT: National Tourism Week Proclamation DEPARTMENT: Visitor's Bureau PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Blake, 968-2060 Proclamation Buck Tredway, ext. 2126 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To proclaim the week of May 4 - 12 as National Tourism Week in Orange County. BACKGROUND: National Tourism Week was established in 1983, when the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution designating the week to be celebrated in May 1984. National Tourism Week 2002 has been raised to a new level of significance by the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent global war on terrorism. The travel, tourism, hospitality and recreation industries' contribution to the nation's social, cultural and economic well-being is more meaningful than ever before. Travel can help Americans and our global neighbors with the healing process. The message to travelers is to "See America" to celebrate a great nation, its vistas, its heroes, its culture and its heritage. The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board made the decision to increase awareness of the impact of tourism with local residents through a National Tourism Week Promotion. The plan, as outlined in the 2001-2002 marketing plan, includes requesting the county and municipal governments to proclaim the week of May 4 - 12, 2002 as National Tourism Week. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board proclaim the week of May 4 - 12, 2002 as National Tourism Week in Orange County, and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation on behalf of the Board.