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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013
AS ~~GENERAL AVIATION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. General aviation and community airports play a critical role in the lives of our citizens, as
well as in the operation of our businesses and agriculture.
2. St. Lucie County has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation,
aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions, aviation organizations, community airports
and airport operators.
3. There are 129 public-use airports in the State of Florida, serving 51,671 pilots and 25,328
general aviation aircraft and representing nearly 80 percent of all aircraft operations in the state.
4. The aviation industry in Florida supports over one million jobs with an annual payroll of
over $30 billion, and general aviation airports support over 54,000 jobs with an annual payroll of $1.8
billion, and an economic benefit of $6 billion.
5. General aviation plays a vital role in St. Lucie County's response to emergencies and
natural disasters.
6. Florida is home to 190 charter flight companies, 509 repair stations, three fractional
providers, and 73 flight schools operating 858 aircraft and providing 3,500 jobs, and in addition there are
154 fixed-based operators in the state.
7. Many communities in Florida depend heavily upon general aviation and community
airports for the continued flow of commerce and tourism.
8. Several leading general aviation companies have headquarters or a major presence in
Florida including renowned companies such as Piper, Piaggio, Embraer, Rockwell Collins, and Avidyne that
contribute many millions of dollars to the State's economy.
9. Organizations like the Florida Airports Council, Florida Aviation Trades Association, Florida
Aviation Aerospace Alliance, the Alliance for Aviation Across America, National Business Aviation
Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials, Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association and
National Air Transportation Association recognize and promote the interests and importance of aviation
in Florida and throughout the world..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April 2013 as "GENERAL AVIATION
APPRECIATION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: ~~
CHAIRMAN ~i/
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
~~ COUNTY ATTORNEY
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