SR 215: Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize
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Senate Resolution 215
By: Senators Harbin of the 16th, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 42nd, Walker III of the 20th 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports.