We must do all that we can to ensure that Quonset reaches its full potential. Through bonds that were passed by voters in 1996, we're continuing our investment to improve infrastructure at Quonset Point and Davisville and continue our support for the third rail. We are also continuing our investment for our Master Plan for Galilee through our pay as you go asset protection plan by including 2 point 3 million dollars in this year's budget to repair the piers. This is the second installment in our 9.4 million dollar commitment to improve Galilee. That's a big plus for our fishing industry, and for our plans to increase tourism in Galilee.
Tourism is our fastest growing industry.
We can do even more to get the word out that Rhode Island is a world-class destination site. It is estimated that by the year 2000 there will be 67 million households in our nation on-line. Without question, the information super highway is changing the way tourists from around the world choose their destination site. We have to give our state the competitive edge and further encourage visitors to travel to our shores. That's why I am launching Rhode Island Tourism 2000.