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107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 342

 Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States 
 should be encouraged to rediscover attractions in the States in which 
                               they live.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 6, 2002

 Ms. Millender-McDonald submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States 
 should be encouraged to rediscover attractions in the States in which 
                               they live.

Whereas the travel and tourism industry is traditionally one of the largest 
        industries in the United States;
Whereas before September 11, 2001, the rates of travel and tourism were holding 
        steady;
Whereas after September 11, 2001, tourism declined by 50 percent in some States;
Whereas during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on 
        September 30, 2001, air traffic declined by 46 percent, rail traffic 
        declined by 20 percent, demand for automobile gasoline declined by 5 
        percent, and recreational visits to national parks declined by 31 
        percent;
Whereas during October 2001, employment declined by 4 percent in the air traffic 
        industry, 5.3 percent in the hotel and motel industry, and 2.9 percent 
        in the restaurant industry;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry is working with all levels of government 
        to ensure safe travel for all individuals following the horrible 
        terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; and
Whereas people who are hesitant to travel long distances for financial or other 
        reasons can still enjoy the many attractions, events, and venues located 
        in the State in which they live: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This resolution may be cited as the ``Rediscover Your State 
Resolution of 2002''.

SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the people of the United States should be encouraged to 
        rediscover the many attractions, events, and venues located in 
        the State in which they live;
            (2) increased travel and tourism is needed to help 
        stimulate the economy of the United States;
            (3) the people of the United States should be encouraged to 
        resume their normal activities and should contribute to their 
        local economies by resuming their normal recreational and 
        entertainment activities; and
            (4) the establishment of special initiatives to encourage 
        tourism at the local level could help revitalize the economy of 
        the United States.
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