S 1063

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 1063
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A concurrent RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS SINCERE
GRATITUDE TO THE PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND SPONSORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL HOSPITALITY DAY LEGISLATIVE
LUNCHEON AND TO RECOGNIZE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, AS "HOSPITALITY DAY" IN
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the South
Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) annually hosts Hospitality
Day at the State House, featuring its signature "A Taste of South Carolina"
legislative luncheon, which showcases a diverse array of the state's
restaurants and outstanding public high school culinary programs; and
Whereas, this event
highlights the strength, creativity, and resilience of South Carolina's
hospitality industry and provides a valuable opportunity for industry leaders,
legislators, and staff to gather in recognition of the important partnership
between the General Assembly and the businesses that serve millions of
residents and visitors each year; and
Whereas, South
Carolina's hospitality industry is a cornerstone of the state's economy, comprising
more than 11,700 restaurant and lodging establishments and employing over 340,000
individuals across all regions of the State; and
Whereas, the industry
generates an annual economic impact of approximately $31 billion dollars and
supports one in eight jobs statewide, making it one of South Carolina's largest
and most dynamic economic drivers; and
Whereas, the members of
the General Assembly recognize the essential role the hospitality industry
plays in driving tourism, supporting local communities, creating career
opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life for all South Carolinians; and
Whereas, Hospitality
Day provides a meaningful occasion to celebrate these contributions and to
express appreciation for the industry's continued investment in the state's
economic prosperity.  Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express sincere gratitude
to the participating restaurants and sponsors of the South Carolina Restaurant
and Lodging Association's annual Hospitality Day legislative luncheon and
recognize Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as "Hospitality Day" in South Carolina.
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