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.