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This resolution recognizes the significant contributions of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry, highlighting its economic importance and robust presence in the state. The resolution notes that Georgia hosts over 800 aerospace companies, including 320 manufacturing firms and 120 maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, employing more than 200,000 people. Aerospace is Georgia's top export category, generating an estimated $57.5 billion annual economic impact and $11.1 billion in exports in 2023. The resolution emphasizes the state's strong educational support for the aerospace sector, featuring top-ranked programs at institutions like the Georgia Institute of Technology, Middle Georgia University, and others. It also recognizes major aerospace employers such as Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, and highlights Georgia's strategic advantages, including the world's busiest airport in Atlanta, eight active military bases, and a comprehensive transportation network. The resolution officially designates February 26, 2025, as Georgia Aerospace Day at the state capitol, honoring the industry's ongoing growth and importance to the state's economy. The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to industry representatives and educational officials.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70748