HR1437: HR1437 Georgia Airports Association Day; February 25, 2026; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day, citing the role of the state's 103 publicly owned airports in supporting industries like technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture. The resolution notes the Georgia Airports Association, founded in 1990, provides training, networking, and industry updates to member airports across the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Airports Association. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.

• Formally designates February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day in a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Airports Association.
• States findings about Georgia's 103 publicly owned airports and their economic impact, without creating any new legal requirements.

The Georgia Airports Association and its member airports are honored by this resolution. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies since it creates no enforceable rules or funding.

The resolution is symbolic and does not change any law, spend money, or create obligations. Its main real-world effect is a formal, public acknowledgment of the Georgia Airports Association's role in the state's aviation and economic infrastructure.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia's 95 general aviation airports plus 8 additional airports with commercial service, totaling 103 publicly owned airports.
• The whereas clauses cite $73.7 billion in annual economic activity and more than 450,000 jobs representing $20.2 billion in payroll linked to these airports.
• The resolving clause designates February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Airports Association.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)Primary sponsor
• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)

• airports
• aviation
• economic development
• ceremonial resolution