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SR 280: Entertainment Tourism Day; recognize February 28, 2025

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Senate Resolution 280

By: Senators Beach of the 21st, Summers of the 13th, Brass of the 6th, Bearden of the 30th, Williams of the 25th and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) and recognizing February 28, 2025, as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) is dedicated to promoting and supporting Georgia's thriving entertainment and tourism industries, which significantly contribute to the state's economy, culture, and global reputation; and

WHEREAS, Georgia has become a leading destination for film, television, music, digital media, and live entertainment production, generating billions of dollars in economic impact and creating thousands of jobs across the state; and

WHEREAS, the state's diverse landscapes, historic sites, world-class production facilities, and skilled workforce have positioned Georgia as a premier location for entertainment-related tourism, drawing visitors from around the world to experience its rich cultural heritage and cinematic attractions; and

WHEREAS, ETAG plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration among industry leaders, local businesses, and government officials to ensure continued growth and sustainability in Georgia's entertainment tourism sector; and

WHEREAS, the organization actively promotes initiatives that enhance the visibility of Georgia's entertainment attractions, advocate for policies that support the industry, and provide educational resources for aspiring professionals in the field; and

WHEREAS, the economic impact of the state's entertainment tourism industry is significant, and ETAG is working with industry partners to create an economic impact calculator for this robust industry; in addition, ETAG is building a network so that Georgia communities, large and small, have the opportunity to benefit from entertainment tourism; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize the contributions of ETAG and to celebrate its efforts in strengthening Georgia's status as a top destination for entertainment tourism.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) for its dedication to advancing the entertainment and tourism industries in Georgia and recognize February 28, 2025, as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia.