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House Bill 9051




    Florida House of Representatives - 1997                HR 9051

        By Representative Webster






  1                         House Resolution

  2         A resolution honoring Walt Disney World upon

  3         the happy occasion of their 25th Anniversary.

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  5         WHEREAS, tourism is the largest industry in the State

  6  of Florida, employing more than 732,000 people and generating

  7  in excess of $35 billion in annual revenues, and

  8         WHEREAS, tourism is a crucial part of the state's

  9  economy, with over $2.1 billion generated in sales and resort

10  taxes, and

11         WHEREAS, more than 43 million visitors come to Florida,

12  generating significant economic impact, and

13         WHEREAS, Walt Disney World has led the way in tourism

14  growth and subsequent development since the opening of the

15  Magic Kingdom in 1971 and is a significant reason for the

16  growth in tourism in the Central Florida region, and

17         WHEREAS, Walt Disney World brings joy and happiness to

18  people all around the world, and contributes to the needs of

19  the community through educational, environmental, and children

20  and family programs, and

21         WHEREAS, Walt Disney World is sharing its 25th

22  Anniversary in a year-long celebration with the people of

23  Florida, NOW, THEREFORE,

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25  Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of

26  Florida:

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28         That the House of Representatives of the State of

29  Florida, pause in its deliberations to honor and celebrate

30  Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary and to express its

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  1  appreciation for the joy and happiness they have brought to

  2  people around the world.

  3         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution

  4  be presented to Al Weiss, President ot Walt Disney World, as a

  5  tangible token of the sentiments expressed herein.

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