Tennessee HR 324: Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee is well-suited to host the 2020 Republican National Convention. -

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 324
By Faison

A RESOLUTION to express that Tennessee is well-suited to host
the 2020 Republican National Convention.

WHEREAS, Tennessee has become a global tourism destination, while preserving its
rich history, arts, cultural heritage, and magnificent scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, tourism is one of the State's largest industries, employing more than
176,000 people statewide; and
WHEREAS, the most recent data puts Tennessee in the top ten in states for travel with
119 million visitors in 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteer State is home to Dollywood, Bristol Motor Speedway, Elvis
Presley's Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, Shiloh National Battlefield, the
Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls, the Tennessee Civil War Trail, and many other tourist
attractions from one end of the State to the other; and
WHEREAS, visitors flock to fill the stands of Tennessee's sporting arenas and athletic
competitions across the State, as Tennessee is home to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Nashville
Predators, the Tennessee Titans, and a new Major League Soccer team, as well as countless
minor league baseball teams, world class golf courses, and national champion collegiate athletic
teams; and
WHEREAS, Tennessee typically enjoys a mild and pleasant climate with only a few days
of the year having either very hot or very cold conditions; and
WHEREAS, Tennessee's central location makes the State conveniently accessible by
land or air; and
WHEREAS, each year, 1.6 million Tennessee volunteers give over 137 million hours of
community service, contributing $3.3 billion to Tennessee's economy; and

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WHEREAS, Tennessee stands poised and ready to nominate President Donald J.
Trump as the Republican nominee during the 2020 Republican National Convention; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
ELEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that Tennessee is well-
suited to host the 2020 Republican National Convention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to
Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee.