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<br />PROCLAMATION
<br />OBSERVING APRIL 2017, AS AVIATION APPRECIATION MONTH
<br />WHEREAS, aviation plays a critical role in the lives of our citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and
<br />agriculture; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the State of Florida has declared the month of April, 2017, as Aviation Appreciation Month; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the State of Florida has a significant interest in the continued vitality of aviation, aircraft and aerospace
<br />manufacturing, commercial service and community airports, and aviation education; and,
<br />WHEREAS, there are 20 commercial service and 108 general aviation/community airports in Florida; and,
<br />WHEREAS, more than 8.5 percent of Florida Gross State Product results from businesses dependent upon aviation; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Florida's commercial airports accommodate more than 149.3 million passengers annually, ranking Florida
<br />second in the nation; and,
<br />WHEREAS, international airports in Florida accommodate more than 30.4 million intemational passengers annually, which
<br />is 20.4 percent of the total international passengers in the nation; and,
<br />WHEREAS, more than half (50.5 percent) of Florida's visitors arrive each year by air; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Florida's general aviation/community airports accommodate more than 9 million visitors and business
<br />travelers annually; and,
<br />WHEREAS, air cargo operations account for more than $10.3 billion in annual economic activity to Florida, which
<br />represents 8 percent of the nation's air cargo; and,
<br />WHEREAS, in total, aviation presents more than $144 billion in annual economic activity in Florida; and,
<br />WHEREAS, numerous leading aviation companies have headquarters or a major presence in Florida; and,
<br />WHEREAS, organizations like the Florida Airports Council, Florida Aviation Business Association, Florida Aviation
<br />Aerospace Alliance, the Alliance for Aviation Across America, National Business Aviation Association, National Association
<br />of State Aviation Officials, Aircraft Owner's and Pilot's Association, and the National Air Transportation Association
<br />recognize and promote the interests and importance of aviation in Florida and throughout the world.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
<br />COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board does hereby proclaim the month of April, 2017 as Aviation Appreciation Month.
<br />Adopted this 11th day of April, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman
<br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman
<br />Susan Adams
<br />Bob Solari
<br />Tim Zorc
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