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House proclaims Jan. 29, 2025, as Arizona Aerospace Day
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The Arizona House read a legislative proclamation recognizing the state's aerospace industry and citing workforce and economic impacts; Representative Justin Wilmoth led the ceremony and invited industry representatives to a later reception.
The Arizona House of Representatives read a legislative proclamation on Jan. 29, 2025, designating that day as Arizona Aerospace Day and recognizing the state’s aerospace industry for its economic and workforce contributions.
The proclamation, introduced by Representative Justin Wilmoth, cites industry data listed in the document, including a direct employment figure of more than 67,500 people and supply-chain support for roughly 99,700 jobs. It also states the industry contributes roughly $1.7 billion in annual state and local tax revenues and accounts for about 6.7% of Arizona’s gross domestic product.
Representative Justin Wilmoth, who sponsored the proclamation, said the Arizona Space Commission and related efforts will “revolutionize space commerce and industry in this state over the next 20 years.” He thanked representatives of industry and research institutions on the floor and noted a reception in the state senate later that afternoon.
The proclamation named several Arizona installations and programs, including Luke Air Force Base, the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Yuma Proving Ground, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott campus), and university-led NASA partnerships such as OSIRIS-REx and the Psyche mission. The floor reading also referenced state partnerships with industry groups including the Arizona Tech Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Several industry and university representatives were introduced on the floor during the proclamation, including Kristen Sorenberg (Boeing), Steven Zellstra (Arizona Tech Council), Darren Long (MSS), and Jonathan Roll (Arizona State University). The proclamation, dated Jan. 29, 2025, was presented by Representative Justin Wilmoth and read into the record by the clerk.
