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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL FOR ACHIEVING THE

DESTINATION MARKETING ACCREDITATION PROGRAM SEAL

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Tanzi, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: June 18, 2016

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, In January of 2007, the Destination Marketing Association International

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(DMAI), established the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal in order to

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recognize destination marketing organizations from around the world who have demonstrated a

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"commitment to industry excellence" and have met "the industry standard for performance and

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accountability"; and

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     WHEREAS, This year, the South County Tourism Council earned this prestigious

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accreditation by successfully attaining a "multitude of mandatory and voluntary standards" in

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various performance areas including, governance, finance, and human resources, to name just a

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few; and

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     WHEREAS, The South County Tourism Council is a non-profit organization that has

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enriched our state’s prestige, prosperity, and potential through its efforts and dedication to

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promoting "the Towns of Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton,

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Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich, and Westerly" as

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leisure travel destinations; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition, the South County Tourism Council's efforts to promote Rhode

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Island extend beyond the boundaries of South County, with marketing campaigns that have

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attracted visitors to sample and experience all the offerings, history, adventures, and beautiful

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sights throughout our state; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

 

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Providence Plantations hereby recognizes and applauds members of the South County Tourism

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Council for achieving the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program Seal. We furthermore

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thank them for their dedication to excellence and for highlighting the splendor of our Ocean

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State; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Myrna George, President & CEO of the South

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County Tourism Council, and Frank Prosnitz, Chairman of the South County Board Of Directors.

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