[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 23 Introduced in Senate (IS)] 103d CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 23 To designate the week of February 1 through February 7, 1993 as ``Travel Agent Appreciation Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 26 (legislative day, January 5), 1993 Mr. Burns introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION To designate the week of February 1 through February 7, 1993 as ``Travel Agent Appreciation Week''. Whereas travel and tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, generating more than $350,000,000,000 in 1992; Whereas over 40,000 travel agencies in the United States perform many vital services that save American consumers and business valuable time and money; Whereas both business and leisure travelers have come to rely on the travel agent for accurate, professional advice; Whereas travel agents are an integral part of the travel and tourism industry; Whereas travel agents generated over $51,000,000,000 in revenue for the airline industry in 1992 alone; Whereas travel agents are located in all 50 States, and are an important source of jobs from entry level to middle management in almost every town throughout the country; and Whereas it is fitting to set aside a time to honor and recognize these highly trained travel professionals: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of February 1 through February 7, 1993 is designated as ``Travel Agent Appreciation Week'', and the President is authorized to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. <all>