HR 501

                                               PRINTER'S NO.    3310
             THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
      HOUSE RESOLUTION
         No. 501
                                         Session of
                                           2026
INTRODUCED BY CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, GUZMAN, VENKAT, FREEMAN, HILL-
   EVANS, RIVERA, SANCHEZ, PASHINSKI, FLICK, MALAGARI,
   D. WILLIAMS AND DEASY, APRIL 28, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
   DEVELOPMENT, APRIL 29, 2026
                          A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing the week of May 3 through 9, 2026, as "National
2    Travel and Tourism Week" in Pennsylvania.
3    WHEREAS, The week of May 3 through 9, 2026, has been selected
4 as "National Travel and Tourism Week" by the U.S. Travel
5 Association; and
6    WHEREAS, "National Travel and Tourism Week" was first
7 established in 1983, when the United States Congress passed a
8 joint resolution designating a week in May 1984 to honor the
9 importance of travel and tourism; and
10    WHEREAS, The 2026 theme, "Postmarked: Essential," emphasizes
11 that travel is fundamental to the nation's economy, workforce
12 and way of life, with each visitor experience contributing to
13 local growth, opportunity and cultural connection; and
14    WHEREAS, Tourism remains a cornerstone of this Commonwealth's
15 economy, generating approximately $83.9 billion in total
16 economic impact in 2024 and demonstrating continued growth
17 across Pennsylvania's regions; and
1    WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's travel and tourism industry supports
2 more than 514,000 jobs, representing approximately 1 in every 16
3 jobs in this Commonwealth, and sustains families, small
4 businesses and local economies; and
5    WHEREAS, In 2024, Pennsylvania welcomed more than 201.6
6 million visitors, whose spending exceeded $49.9 billion and
7 generated approximately $5 billion in State and local tax
8 revenue, helping to fund critical public services and
9 infrastructure; and
10    WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's diverse attractions, including
11 historic landmarks, outdoor recreation, cultural institutions,
12 major sporting events and vibrant local communities, continue to
13 draw visitors from across the nation and around the world; and
14    WHEREAS, As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th
15 anniversary in 2026, Pennsylvania, home to the signing of the
16 Declaration of Independence, will play a central role in
17 commemorating this historic milestone and welcoming visitors to
18 experience its rich heritage; therefore be it
19    RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 3
20 through 9, 2026, as "National Travel and Tourism Week" in
21 Pennsylvania.
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