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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

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

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

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

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

accountability"; and

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

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

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

few; and

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

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

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

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

leisure travel destinations; and

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

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

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

sights throughout our state; now, therefore be it

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

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

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

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

State; and be it further

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

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

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

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