A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing paramount's carowinds theme park for its numerous accomplishments in its thirty-year history.
Whereas, Paramount's Carowinds theme park has been a vital part of the North Carolina tourism industry during the past 30 years; and
Whereas, Paramount's Carowinds has employed more than 80,000 individuals in its three‑decade history in our State; and
Whereas, Paramount's Carowinds has continued to grow and expand the park for tourists visiting our State through capital improvements and additions that exceed $108,000,000 in the past 30 years; and
Whereas, Paramount's Carowinds has been a generous supporter of numerous causes during the past 30 years, including the donation of more than $2,000,000 in admission tickets in 2001, and throughout the years opening its doors and providing admission to numerous children and other guests who would not otherwise have the chance to experience such a theme park adventure; and
Whereas, Paramount's Carowinds will entertain its 40 millionth guest in 2002; and
Whereas, Paramount's Carowinds has established itself as the number one gated tourist attraction in North Carolina; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives recognizes Paramount's Carowinds for its numerous accomplishments and contributions to the State.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Paramount's Carowinds, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, the Charlotte Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Greater Charlotte Hospitality and Tourism Alliance, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, the Charlotte City Council, and the Office of the Mayor of the City of Charlotte.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.