FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 10, 2015
Contact:
Devin Osting (AAAA): (202) 223-9523
The Alliance Commends Mitchell Mayor Tracy for Declaring February ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Washington, DC – The Alliance for Aviation Across America today commended Mayor Ken Tracy of Mitchell, South Dakota for proclaiming February “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In South Dakota, general aviation contributes $303 million to the state’s economy.
“Mayor Tracy’s proclamation helps highlight the economic benefits and valuable service that general aviation provides to Mitchell and the state of South Dakota,” said Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America. “We sincerely thank the Mayor and the city of Mitchell for recognizing this vital industry.”
To view the proclamation, click here.
Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of more than 6,300 individuals representing businesses, agricultural groups, FBO’s, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that support the interest of the general aviation community across various public policy issues.
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