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No. R-86. House concurrent resolution celebrating the role of tourism in the Vermont
economy and designating April 10, 2025 as Tourism Economy Day at the State House.
(H.C.R.66)
Offered by Representatives Duke of Burlington, Austin of Colchester, Bartley of
Fairfax, Birong of Vergennes, Bosch of Clarendon, Boutin of Barre City, Campbell of St.
Johnsbury, Carris-Duncan of Whitingham, Casey of Montpelier, Chapin of East
Montpelier, Cina of Burlington, Coffin of Cavendish, Cooper of Pownal, Corcoran of
Bennington, Critchlow of Colchester, Dodge of Essex, Dolan of Essex Junction, Durfee
of Shaftsbury, Eastes of Guilford, Goldman of Rockingham, Graning of Jericho, Greer of
Bennington, Gregoire of Fairfield, Hango of Berkshire, Harple of Glover, Harrison of
Chittenden, Harvey of Castleton, Higley of Lowell, Holcombe of Norwich, Hooper of
Randolph, Houghton of Essex Junction, James of Manchester, Kascenska of Burke,
Kimbell of Woodstock, Kleppner of Burlington, Krasnow of South Burlington, Lipsky of
Stowe, Logan of Burlington, Luneau of St. Albans City, Masland of Thetford, Micklus of
Milton, Morris of Springfield, Morrissey of Bennington, Mrowicki of Putney, Nelson of
Derby, Nigro of Bennington, North of Ferrisburgh, Noyes of Wolcott, Nugent of South
Burlington, Olson of Starksboro, Pezzo of Colchester, Pouech of Hinesburg, Priestley of
Bradford, Pritchard of Pawlet, Quimby of Lyndon, Satcowitz of Randolph, Sibilia of
Dover, Southworth of Walden, Stevens of Waterbury, Sweeney of Shelburne, Waszazak
of Barre City, Wells of Brownington, White of Waitsfield, White of Bethel, Winter of
Ludlow, and Wood of Waterbury
Offered by Senators Bongartz, Clarkson, Douglass, Harrison, Hart, Ingalls, Major,
Plunkett, Weeks, Westman, White, and Williams
Whereas, Vermont is a global destination for outdoor recreation, dining, lodging, art,
and history, and this creates business opportunities, attracts new residents, and
incentivizes Vermonters to stay, and
Whereas, our State’s tourism industry has a $4 billion economic impact and
constitutes over 10 percent of Vermont’s workforce, and
Whereas, in 2023, 15.8 million people visited Vermont, contributing an estimated
$282.3 million in State and local taxes, and
Whereas, tourism and hospitality are among the largest industries in Vermont,
constituting over 30,000 jobs, and
Whereas, meaningful representation and inclusion ensure that Vermont is welcoming
to all, enabling everyone to experience the joy of visiting the State regardless of
background, and
Whereas, industry leaders who center community values in their work embody the
ideal of destination leadership, now therefore be it R-86 Page 2 of 2
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly celebrates the role of tourism in the Vermont economy and
designates April 10, 2025 as Tourism Economy Day at the State House, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Ski Vermont, and the Department of Tourism and
Marketing.