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May 19-25, 2024 National Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation by the Aapor of tie tftp of ]Benton, Memo Igo all to Wu om tbvge preant!g 2;ba[[ come, Oreetingc WHEREAS, the travel industry is essential to the success of every industry and will continue to be a critical part of Denton's economy,development,and workforce; and WHEREAS, travel is an economic powerhouse for every state and destination across the country, with an economic output of$2.8 trillion,supporting 15 million American jobs;and WHEREAS, travel spending supports vibrant and safe communities in Denton by generating$28 million in state and local tax revenue in 2023 to support essential services,such as education,emergency response,public safety and more;and WHEREAS, travel enables success for all industries—including manufacturing, agriculture, defense, healthcare and more—by driving sales growth,innovation,education,and operations that power our economy,our nation,and the City of Denton;and WHEREAS, travel is an essential industry, supporting 2,100 jobs in Denton, and we must continue to communicate that growing travel leads to economic growth,benefits businesses,fosters mutual understanding,and connects the nation. NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,TX do hereby declare and proclaim May 19-25, 2024,as "NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK" in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to join me in recognizing the essential role this industry plays. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 23rd day of May 2024. GERARD-FFL439PPM MAYOR ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY BY: &(34ULeL LL