Bill Text: MI SR0139 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing March 12-18, 2018, as Aviation Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-08 - Adopted [SR0139 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0139-Introduced.html
Senator Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 139.
A resolution recognizing March 12-18, 2018, as Aviation Week.
Whereas, We are in the 21st century, moving further into the air age and a global economy, and airport infrastructure is critical for our economy to compete in today's marketplace; and
Whereas, Michigan's geography as a peninsula makes aviation necessary for the fast and efficient transport of people, goods, and services; and
Whereas, Nearly 1 billion pounds of air cargo are carried into the state annually to support Michigan businesses; and
Whereas, General aviation contributes $21.9 billion annually to our state economy; and
Whereas, Our businesses, industries, and foreign firms need reliable runways, taxiways, and
navigational systems for the conducting of their business; and
Whereas, Michigan boasts 234 public-use airports, serving over 13,550 pilots and 6,000 aircraft; and
Whereas, More than 1,000 Michigan companies, employing 1 million people, operate their own aircraft; and
Whereas, Michigan is home to 53 charter flight companies, 97 repair stations, and 70 licensed flight schools; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 12-18, 2018, as Aviation Week.
