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title: HR 338. Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend
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date: 2025-02-20
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status_date: 2025-02-20
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Mike Cheokas
  - John LaHood
  - Lauren McDonald
  - James Hatchett
  - Rick Jasperse
  - Charles Cannon
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  - general aviation
  - airports
  - economic development
  - ceremonial resolution
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# HR 338. Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend

## Text

House Resolution 338
By: Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, LaHood of the 175th, McDonald III of the 26th,
Hatchett of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association
for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, there are 95 general aviation airports in the State of Georgia that are essential
to the state's transportation and economic infrastructure, supporting its diversified industries
including technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture; these businesses
utilize Georgia's airports to transport employees, customers, vendors, and goods, which spur
economic development; and
WHEREAS, Georgia general aviation airports have an economic impact of more than $2
billion dollars to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA) was founded
in 2021 as a nonprofit agency to promote general aviation airports, provide information
sharing and education, and promote progressive legislation in order to expand and improve
the infrastructure needs of general aviation airports in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the association is composed of airport managers and those assigned those
duties, students, government employees, industry consultants, and airport vendors in the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, AGGAA is a major resource for those in the general aviation industry,
providing educational, scholarship, and networking opportunities for those interested in the
development of airports across the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, its board members are Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stevens County Airport;
Vice Chair Davin Welter, Athens-Ben Epps Airport; Secretary Adam Webb, Covington
Municipal Airport; Past Chair Hope Macaluso, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field;
Treasurer Nathaniel Schattner, Newnan-Coweta County Airport; and Sonya Voice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports
for its many wonderful contributions on behalf of general aviation airports in the State of
Georgia and extend best wishes for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports and their economic role.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives 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 across Georgia, shares information and education, and advocates for legislation to improve airport infrastructure.
The resolution notes that Georgia has 95 general aviation airports supporting industries like technology, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture, with an estimated economic impact of more than $2 billion. It lists AGGAA's board members and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the association. The resolution does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its contributions to general aviation airports in Georgia.
- States that Georgia's 95 general aviation airports have an economic impact of more than $2 billion.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the association's future success, without creating any binding legal obligations.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports and its listed board members. More broadly it references airport managers, government employees, industry consultants, vendors, and students involved with Georgia's 95 general aviation airports.

### Why it matters

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for airports or the aviation industry. Its main effect is a symbolic, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of AGGAA's work and the economic role of general aviation airports.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Georgia's 95 general aviation airports and their role in transportation and economic development for industries like manufacturing and tourism.
- The whereas clauses state the general aviation airport network has an economic impact of more than $2 billion in Georgia.
- The whereas clauses describe AGGAA's founding in 2021, its nonprofit mission, and its membership of airport managers, students, and industry consultants.
- The resolved clause has the House recognize AGGAA for its contributions and wish it future success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to AGGAA.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-20)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-20)
- Sponsors: Mike Cheokas, John LaHood, Lauren McDonald, James Hatchett, Rick Jasperse, Charles Cannon
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70628

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