Assembly Resolution No. 1485

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the New York
Aviation Management Association

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements and milestones of those organizations which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the State
of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate 50th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management
Association; and

WHEREAS, The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) was
founded in 1976 as the New York Airport Managers Association by
representatives of New York State airports as a means to harness and
maximize the economic potential of New York's aviation industry; and

WHEREAS, NYAMA's mission is to promote the viability and business
interests of New York State's airports, which are the centerpiece of
aviation services and drivers of economic development; and

WHEREAS, For five decades, NYAMA has brought together airport
leaders, aviation professionals, and partners from across New York State
to strengthen the state's aviation system, support economic growth, and
promote safe, reliable access to our communities; and

WHEREAS, NYAMA is able to reflect on an impactful history in
advocacy, education, communications, and business services; and

WHEREAS, NYAMA has been at the center of the State's aviation
community, providing a forum for members to exchange information, to
connect with industry leaders and experts; and

WHEREAS, NYAMA has established scholarships for students who embody
the future of aviation and are enrolled or will be enrolling in an
institution of higher learning in the field of aviation in New York
State; and

WHEREAS, The 13,000 industry partners represented by NYAMA members
and affiliate members include airport managers and representatives from
over 120 of the commercial and general aviation airports in the state;
and

WHEREAS, NYAMA provided unwavering guidance through difficult
periods for the Empire State which included 9/11 and the COVID-19
Pandemic; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations that have brought economic growth and
vitality to the citizens of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management
Association; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the New York Aviation Management Association.