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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