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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
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, there are 95 general aviation airports in the State of Georgia that are essential3
to the state's transportation and economic infrastructure, supporting diversified industries4
such as technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture; and5
WHEREAS, these businesses utilize Georgia's airports to transport employees, customers,6
vendors, and goods, which spurs economic development; and7
WHEREAS, in total, the State of Georgia is home to 103 publically owned airports, which8
includes eight commercial service airports; and9
WHEREAS, these airports provide the state with a combined $73.7 billion in annual10
economic activity as well as with more than 450,000 jobs, representing $20.2 billion in11
payroll; and12
WHEREAS, founded in 1990, the Georgia Airports Association is dedicated to the13
development, growth, and empowerment of airports in the State of Georgia; and14
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WHEREAS, this remarkable organization provides its members with access to valuable
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educational and training resources, networking and communication support, and breaking16
industry news and updates; and17
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Georgia Airports Association be18
appropriately honored.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20
recognize February 27, 2025, as Georgia Airports Association Day.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia23
Airports Association.24
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