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State Representative John Ward
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4333
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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Minnesota Resort & Campground Association Names Representative John Ward a ‘Friend of Tourism’
ST. PAUL, MINN. - The Minnesota Resort & Campground Association (MRCA) honored Representative John Ward (DFL-Brainerd) as a “Friend of Tourism" for his dedication to the state’s tourism industry at the 2007 MRCA Fall Conference at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria. The Friend of Tourism Award was announced Wednesday, October 24, at a special brunch.
“Rep. Ward understand the importance of Minnesota’s tourism industry and the unique roll resorts and campgrounds play in our state’s economy,” said MRCA Director of Government Affairs Kevin Matzek. “His support for the MRCA's issues are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to working with him next session to help promote the issues that are essential to the well-being of Minnesota's resorts and campgrounds.”
Ward has been an outstanding advocate for the issues important to the state’s resort and campground industry.
"Campgrounds and resorts are extremely important to our state, especially my district," said Rep. John Ward. "They support our economy, provide recreational opportunities and are good stewards of our environment. I'm very pleased to receive this award from the Resort and Campground Association, and I want to thank them for their efforts on behalf of our resorts and campgrounds."
About The Minnesota Resort & Campground Association
The MRCA is a leading provider of lobbying, education and marketing services to Minnesota’s resort and campground industry. The Association is comprised of some 550 resorts and campgrounds and 75 vendor members. Based in St. Paul, the association is served by its staff of 15. It produces the annual Campgrounds and RV Parks guide and the Hospitality Minnesota: Where to Stay and Dine directory. It is managed by and is part owner of Hospitality Minnesota, which also manages the Minnesota Restaurant Association and Minnesota Lodging Association. The MRCA can be found on the Web at www.hospitalitymn.org.
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