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PROCLAMATION J t" <br /> GENERAL AVIATION APPRECIATION MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, general aviation and community airports play a critical role in the lives of our <br /> citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and agriculture; and <br /> WHEREAS, the State of Florida has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general <br /> aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing educational institutions, aviation organizations, <br /> community airports, and airport operators; and <br /> WHEREAS, there are 129 public-use airports in the State, serving 51,671 pilots and 25,328 <br /> general aviation aircraft and representing nearly 80 percent of all aircraft operations in the State; and <br /> WHEREAS, the three public-use airports in Indian River County; Vero Beach Municipal <br /> Airport, Sebastian Municipal Airport, and New Hibiscus Airport; along with several other private <br /> airfields, contribute an estimated $450 million in economic impact on an annual basis to the <br /> community; and <br /> WHEREAS, general aviation also plays a vital role in Indian River County's response to <br /> emergencies and natural disasters; and <br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County depends heavily upon general aviation and community <br /> airports for the continued flow of commerce, agriculture, and tourism; and <br /> WHEREAS, general aviation businesses and services have a major presence in Indian River <br /> County including our very own Piper Aircraft, Flight Safety Academy, Sun Aviation,. LoPresti Aviation, <br /> and many others. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board does hereby extend <br /> greetings and best wishes to all observing April, 2013 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. <br /> Adopted this 2nd day of April, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> n e J eph E. Flescher, Chairman <br /> vyveqey S. Davis, ice Chairman <br /> t F <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan <br /> Bob Solari <br /> Ti rc <br />