SR 258: Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize February 27, 2025
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Senate Resolution 258
By: Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dolezal of the 27th, Walker III of the 20th, Setzler of the 37th, Robertson of the 29th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 27, 2025, as Georgia Airports Association Day; 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 diversified industries such as technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture; and
WHEREAS, these businesses utilize Georgia's airports to transport employees, customers, vendors, and goods, which spurs economic development; and
WHEREAS, in total, the State of Georgia is home to 103 publically owned airports, which includes eight commercial service airports; and
WHEREAS, these airports provide the state with a combined $73.7 billion in annual economic activity as well as with more than 450,000 jobs, representing $20.2 billion in payroll; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1990, the Georgia Airports Association is dedicated to the development, growth, and empowerment of airports in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this remarkable organization provides its members with access to valuable educational and training resources, networking and communication support, and breaking industry news and updates; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Georgia Airports Association be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 27, 2025, as Georgia Airports Association Day. 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 Georgia Airports Association.