Bill Text: MI HR0247 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare March 13-19, 2016, as Aviation Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 20-3)
Status: (Passed) 2016-03-15 - Adopted [HR0247 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-HR0247-Enrolled.html
Reps. Tedder, Somerville, Barrett, Theis, VerHeulen, Cox, Yonker, Webber, Lyons, Runestad, Johnson, Callton, Graves, Chatfield, Cochran, LaVoy, Canfield, Maturen, Clemente, Howrylak, Heise, Kelly and Potvin offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 247.
A resolution to declare March 13-19, 2016, as Aviation Week in the state of Michigan.
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 $19 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 businesses; and
Whereas, Michigan boasts 234 public-use airports, serving over 13,550 pilots and 6,500 general aviation 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, 119 repair stations, and 66 flight schools; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 13-19, 2016, as Aviation Week in the state of Michigan.
