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Senate
Resolution 34
By:
Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 4th and Heath of
the 31st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
2007 as The Year of Aviation in Georgia and recognizing Ben Epps as the father
of aviation in Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on October 20, 1907, Mr. Ben Epps flew the first flight in Georgia in a
personally designed and built aircraft near Athens, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
aviation in Georgia has played an important part of the everyday lives of every
world citizen, and Georgians continue to play a role in leading the future of
aerospace throughout the world; and
WHEREAS,
the state of Georgia is home to Lockheed Martin Corporation, the world's largest
manufacturer of military cargo and fighter aircraft; Gulfstream Aerospace, a
world-class manufacturer of corporate, business and commuter aircraft; Delta Air
Lines and AirTran Airways, world leaders in commercial passenger air service,
and Robins Air Force Base, home of one of the largest aircraft sustainment,
maintenance, repair, and overhaul centers in the world; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia's colleges and universities, technical colleges, and flight schools
continue to produce leading aviation professionals to foster the continued
growth and contribution of aerospace for the world community; and
WHEREAS,
the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia, is the second largest aviation
museum in the U.S. Air Force and the fourth largest aviation museum in the
United States; and the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame provides a living record of
the historical role of Georgia aviation and the Georgians who bravely led the
world through aviation achievements; and
WHEREAS,
this body is exceedingly proud of our state, its people, its resources, and
Georgia's contributions to the development of aerospace;
and
WHEREAS, this body supports the efforts of Georgia's public and private aviation industry.
WHEREAS, this body supports the efforts of Georgia's public and private aviation industry.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body recognizes 2007 as The
Year of Aviation in Georgia in tribute to 100 years of flight in this state and
recognizes Ben Epps as the father of aviation in Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to make
appropriate copies of this resolution available as appropriate to encourage and
promote the observation of 2007 as The Year of Aviation in Georgia.