Backup Documents 03/25/2014 Item # 4A 1 /, A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, aviation plays a critical role in the lives of our citizens, as well as the operation of our
businesses and agriculture; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has a significant interest in the continued vitality of aviation,
aircraft and aerospace manufacturing, commercial service and community airports, and
aviation education; and,
WHEREAS, there are 19 commercial service and 110 general aviation/community airports; and,
WHEREAS, more than 8.5 percent of Florida Gross Domestic Product results from businesses
dependent upon aviation; and,
WHEREAS, Florida's commercial airports accommodate more than 143.5 million passengers annually,
ranking Florida as second in the nation and its international airports accommodate more
than 28 million international passengers annually, which is 19.5 percent of the total
international passengers in the nation; and,
WHEREAS, more than half(52.7 percent) of Florida's visitors arrive each year by air; and,
WHEREAS, Florida's general aviation/community airports accommodate more than nine million visitors
and business travelers annually; and,
WHEREAS, air cargo operations account for more than $6.6 billion in annual economic activity to
Florida, which represents eight percent of the nation's air cargo; and,
WHEREAS, aviation represents more than $97 billion in annual economic activity with numerous leading
aviation companies headquartered or with a major presence in Florida; and,
WHEREAS, organizations like the Florida Airports Council, Florida Aviation Business 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 the National Air Transportation Association recognize !
and promote the interests and importance of aviation in Florida and throughout the world.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that April 2014 be designated as
AVIATION APPRECIATION MONTH a•atr;y.��
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH, 2014. '
BOARD O COUNTY C MMISSIONERS '
COLLIE OUNTY, ORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMN