[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7556]

Proc. 7556

Proclamation 7556 of May 6, 2002

National Tourism Week, 2002

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

          For hundreds of years, people across our Nation and around the 
          world have enjoyed traveling across America to visit our 
          magnificent cities, parks, museums, and countless other 
          natural, historic, and cultural sites. Our land provides 
          endless opportunities to learn as well as to enjoy our 
          Nation's immense variety of attractions.
          The travel and tourism industry represents a vital part of the 
          American economy. The Department of Commerce estimates that in 
          2001 the travel and tourism industry generated more than $90 
          billion in export revenue and provided a $7.7 billion balance 
          of trade surplus. Preliminary numbers show that last year, the 
          industry created approximately $545 billion in total travel 
          expenditures and provided $94 billion in tax revenue to local, 
          State, and Federal governments. As one of our Nation's largest 
          employers, travel and tourism supports more than 7 million 
          jobs.
          During National Tourism Week 2002, we recognize the 
          significance of this important industry to our economy and for 
          the lives of all Americans. In the aftermath of the tragic 
          attacks of September 11, 2001, the travel and tourism industry 
          contributed to our country's efforts to persevere through this 
          challenging time. As we have encouraged people to resume the 
          regular course of their lives, Americans and visitors from 
          around the world have responded by traveling to and enjoying 
          the beauty of our Nation.
          During this observance, I urge all Americans and people around 
          the globe to travel to and within our country to experience 
          the hospitality and quality of our Nation's great 
          destinations.
          NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United 
          States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by 
          the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby 
          proclaim May 5-11, 2002, as National Tourism Week. In 
          recognition of the significance of the travel and tourism 
          industry in the lives of citizens of our Nation and to 
          visitors from abroad, I call upon all Americans to mark this 
          observance with activities that highlight this important 
          industry.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day 
          of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the 
          Independence of the United States of America the two hundred 
          and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH