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April 16, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1020
<br />and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical
<br />facilities, elected leaders and businesses to be a part of the solution to
<br />end sexual violence in the community in which we live.
<br />Adopted this the 16 day of April, 2012.
<br />/s/ Elizabeth F. Poole
<br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioner
<br />(C -8) CVB - Proclamation Proclaiming May 5 -13, 2012 as Travel and Tourism
<br />Week in Cabarrus County
<br />On behalf of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB), John Mills, CVB
<br />Executive Vice President, presented a proclamation proclaiming May 5 -13 as
<br />"Travel and Tourism Week in Cabarrus County" and commented on the economic
<br />impact of tourism in the County.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner White and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation:
<br />Proclamation No. 2012 -08
<br />NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION
<br />Whereas, travel matters to the nation's economic prosperity and its image
<br />abroad, to business wealth and to individual travelers;
<br />Whereas, travel to and within the United States provides significant economic
<br />benefits for the nation, generating $1.8 trillion in economic output in 2010,
<br />with $759 billion spent directly by travelers that spurred an additional $1
<br />trillion in other industries;
<br />Whereas, travel is among the largest private- sector employers in the United
<br />States, supporting 14.1 million jobs in 2010, including 7.4 million directly
<br />in the travel industry and 6.7 million in other industries;
<br />Whereas, travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of $117 billion
<br />for federal, state and local governments, funds used to support essential
<br />services and programs;
<br />Whereas, travelers' spending in Cabarrus County generated an economic impact
<br />of $312.9 million, created more than 3,680 jobs, $68.9 million in payroll,
<br />$24.8 million in tax revenues representing a $365.49 tax savings to each
<br />household in 2010.
<br />Whereas, international travel to the United States is the nation's largest
<br />single export industry - greater than the export of business services,
<br />machinery, computer and electronic products, motor vehicles and agriculture.
<br />In 2010, travel accounted for eight percent of total U.S. domestic exports,
<br />creating $134 billion in sales from abroad;
<br />Whereas, meetings, events and incentive travel are core business functions
<br />that help companies strengthen business performance - averaging a return on
<br />investment of $12.50 in profits and $3.80 in revenue for every dollar spent
<br />on corporate travel - align and educate employees and customers, and reward
<br />business accomplishments;
<br />Whereas, leisure travel, which accounts for more than three - quarters of all
<br />trips taken in the United States, spurs countless benefits to travelers'
<br />creativity, cultural awareness, education, happiness, productivity,
<br />relationships and wellness;
<br />Whereas, travel is a catalyst that moves the national economy forward;
<br />Now, therefore, we, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby
<br />proclaim May 5 -13, 2012 as Travel and Tourism Week in Cabarrus County and
<br />urge the citizens of Cabarrus County to join us in this special observance
<br />with appropriate events and commemorations.
<br />Adopted this the 16 day of April, 2012.
<br />/s/ Elizabeth F. Poole
<br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman
<br />Board of Commissioners
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