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RESOLUTION NO. 08-115
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 8,
2008, AS "GENERAL AVIATION DAY" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. The aviation industry is one of the cornerstones of
Florida's economy, with 728 public and private use airports within
the State.
2. Florida's airports provide nearly $96 billion annually in
economic activity, and the state's aviation industry supports more
than one million jobs that generate $26 billion in annual payroll.
3. More than 85 percent of all aircraft operations ln
Florida are flown by general aviation aircraft; and each year,
Florida's general aviation aircraft bring 9 million business and
leisure visitors to the state.
4. The State's general aviation airports house more than
14,000 aircraft, comprising 6 percent of the nation's general
aviation fleet.
5. Florida's general aviation airports rank second in the
nation for the number of takeoffs and landings; and without general
aviation airports, Florida's commercial service airports would be
overwhelmed with air traffic, making air travel to and around the
state nearly impossible.
6. The State Legislature is recognizing the importance of
general aviation to the State by designating April 8, 2008, through
April 13, 2008, as General Aviation Week.
7. St. Lucie County owns and operates a general aviation
airport, which according to a 2004 Economic Impact Study completed
by the Florida Department of Transportation contributes $39 Million
each year to the area's economy and provides over 428 jobs.
8. St. Lucie County International Airport supports a variety
of aviation and non-aviation businesses that contribute to the
County's economy through employment and buying goods and services
locally.
9. St. Lucie County International Airport brings visitors to
the area, including international visitors, who spend money for
lodging, food, entertainment, transportation, shopping, and other
items.
10. The Airport supports emergency services for the County
including medical flights, search and rescue, and access for
critical supplies during weather events.
11. The economic impact of the County's general aviation
airport on the local economy will continue to increase as more
aviation and non-aviation businesses locate at St. Lucie County
International Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, that this Board
recognizes the important contributions to St. Lucie County made by
the businesses, visitors, and users of the St. Lucie County
International Airport and does hereby proclaim April 8, 2008, as
"GENERAL AVIATION DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 2008.
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