HR 501 — A Resolution recognizing the week of May 3 through 9, 2026, as "National Travel and Tourism Week" in Pennsylvania.

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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