R 030
2017 -- H 5015
Enacted 01/26/2017

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION AND REPORTING DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY METHODS FOR GROWING TOURISM IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND THROUGH COORDINATED BRANDING AND MARKETING EFFORTS

Introduced By: Representatives Carson, Marshall, and Fogarty
Date Introduced: January 05, 2017

     WHEREAS, The Special Legislative Commission to Study Methods for Growing
Tourism in the State of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding and Marketing Efforts was
authorized by the House of Representatives on June 23, 2015, to study and report on statewide
tourism strategy and efforts; and
     WHEREAS, Those efforts are ongoing and tourism continues to be an essential
component to the economic stability, success, and growth of our state; now, therefore be it
     RESOLVED, That the special legislative commission created by resolution No. 414
passed by the House of Representatives at its January Session, A.D. 2015, and approved June 23,
2015, entitled "House Resolution Creating a Special Legislative Commission To Study Methods
For Growing Tourism In The State Of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding And
Marketing Efforts" and as amended by resolution No. 332 passed by the House of
Representatives at its January Session, A.D. 2016, and approved June 18, 2016, entitled "HOUSE
RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION AND REPORTING DATES AND
AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION TO STUDY METHODS FOR GROWING TOURISM IN THE STATE OF
RHODE ISLAND THROUGH COORDINATED BRANDING AND MARKETING EFFORTS"
is hereby authorized to continue its study and make a report to the House of Representatives on or
before May 15, 2017, and said commission shall expire on August 15, 2017; and be it further
     RESOLVED, That the expiration date authorized by resolution No. 414 passed by the
House of Representatives at its January Session, A.D. 2015, and approved June 23, 2015, and as
amended by resolution No. 332 passed by the House of Representatives at its January Session,
A.D. 2016, and approved June 18, 2016, be and the same is hereby rescinded.
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