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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 15
BY SENATOR FOIL AND REPRESENTATIVES FREIBERG AND MARCELLE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Visit Baton Rouge on its fiftieth anniversary.
WHEREAS, Act No. 62 of the 1972 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature
authorized the city of Baton Rouge and the parish of East Baton Rouge to establish a
commission for the promotion of conventions and tourism in the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, Act No. 256 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature
changed the name of the commission from Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors
Bureau to Visit Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Visit Baton Rouge is to increase visitation to and
awareness of the Baton Rouge area; and
WHEREAS, Visit Baton Rouge is the only tourism agency for the parish of East
Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, Visit Baton Rouge has played a significant role in bringing events such
as the Louisiana Marathon, Bayou Country Superfest, the Marucci World Series, and the
2015 Miss USA pageant to Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, Visit Baton Rouge is a nationally accredited destination marketing
organization, recognized internationally for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, in the fifty years of its existence, Visit Baton Rouge has influenced the
travel decisions of hundreds of millions of domestic and international travelers, visiting the
Capitol region for leisure, entertainment events, conferences, sporting competitions, arts and
cultural activities, and just plain fun; and
WHEREAS, the economic expenditures of these activities have resulted in billions
of dollars benefitting the region, the state, and the nation; and
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WHEREAS, under the direction of Visit Baton Rouge and in concert with its
industry, civic, and public partners, the tourism-based infrastructure of the region has
steadily improved and garnered national recognition.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Visit Baton Rouge on its fiftieth anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Paul Arrigo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Baton Rouge.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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