Reps. Agema, MacMaster, Haines, O'Brien, Knollenberg, Kowall, Goike, Muxlow, Nesbitt, Damrow, Rendon, Kurtz, Opsommer, Johnson, Brunner, Crawford, Darany, Dillon, Durhal, Geiss, Heise, Hooker, Huuki, Liss, Price and Slavens offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 29.  

A resolution to declare February 27-March 5, 2011, 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 one 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 business; and

Whereas, Michigan boasts 235 public use airports serving 17,500 pilots and 7,000 general aviation aircraft; and

Whereas, More than 1,000 Michigan companies, employing one million people, operate their own aircraft; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to 53 charter flight companies, 119 repair stations, and 70 flight schools; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of the Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 27–March 5, 2011, as Aviation Week in the state of Michigan.