LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the New
York Aviation Management Association, and celebrating the benefits of
Aviation in New York State

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would voluntarily devote themselves to the
welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management Associ-
ation, and to celebrate the benefits of Aviation in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The Empire State is home to well over 400 commercial, public
and private airports and heliports, ranging from small rural facilities
to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport which is the
eighteenth busiest airport in the world; and
WHEREAS, New York's aviation industry is responsible for over $50
billion in annual economic activity; employs more than 394,500 state
residents; and generates $18 billion in payroll and $4.5 billion in
State and local tax revenue annually; and
WHEREAS, This contribution by the aviation sector to the State's
economic well being is fueled by a vibrant and supportive aviation
community led by the New York Aviation Management Association, which
represents the "Voice of Aviation in New York State", for airports,
general aviation, commercial aviation, cargo transport, manufacturing
partners, hospitality businesses, vendors and contractors, engineers and
consultants, pilots, mechanics, educational institutions and other
aviation organizations; and
WHEREAS, New York State's commercial service airports accommodate a
wide variety of local, domestic, and international flights connecting
all of New York State to the nation and the world, and are responsible
for over 47.6 million enplanements per year; and
WHEREAS, Business Aviation is a critical tool for companies in New
York to support their operations, thus bringing new business, investment
and jobs to this State; business aircrafts improve efficiency, save
money and open up opportunities for rural areas not served by commercial
aviation; and
WHEREAS, Aviation and airports play a vital role in New York State's
businesses and communities that depend on general aviation of all types
for mobility, access to medical treatment, economic opportunity, disas-
ter relief, law enforcement, search and rescue and also contribute to
our national defense; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York has a keen interest in the health and
economic vitality of airports and the aviation industry and should lead
the nation in promoting its aviation sector so as to further attract
private sector investment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management
Association, and to celebrate the benefits of Aviation in New York
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York Aviation Management Association.