SR215: SR215 Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA), a nonprofit founded in 2021 that promotes general aviation airports, shares information and education, and advocates for legislation to improve airport infrastructure in Georgia. The resolution describes Georgia's 95 general aviation airports as important to the state's economy, citing an economic impact of more than $2 billion, and lists AGGAA's board members. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA) on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its work supporting general aviation airports.
• States that Georgia's 95 general aviation airports have an economic impact of more than $2 billion to the state.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to AGGAA.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to AGGAA for future success but creates no new legal obligations.

The resolution directly names the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports and its board members, who work at airports such as Toccoa-Stevens County Airport, Athens-Ben Epps Airport, and Covington Municipal Airport. It also touches Georgia's broader general aviation industry, including airport managers, vendors, and government employees.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, funding, or regulation affecting Georgia's airports. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Senate and a distributed copy of the document to the association.

• The preamble states that Georgia has 95 general aviation airports supporting industries like technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture.
• The preamble cites an economic impact of more than $2 billion from general aviation airports in Georgia.
• The preamble describes AGGAA's founding in 2021 and its mission of education, information sharing, and legislative advocacy for general aviation airports.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes AGGAA and extends best wishes for its future success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to AGGAA.

1. 2025-02-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
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• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)

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