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K 1485

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management Association

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donna Lupardo and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial resolution recognizing NYAMA’s 50th anniversary and its contributions to New York’s airports, aviation community, and economic development.

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Bill Summary · K 1485

Overview

  • Type: New York Assembly Resolution
  • Bill Number: A. R. No. 1485 (K 1485)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Introduced: 2026-05-28
  • Prime Sponsor: Assemblymember Donna Lupardo
  • Co-sponsors: Assemblymember Clyde Vanel
  • Purpose: Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA)

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of NYAMA, recognizing its role in promoting the viability, business interests, and economic impact of New York State’s airports.
  • It acknowledges NYAMA’s contributions to the aviation community, including advocacy, education, communications, and business services.
  • It highlights NYAMA’s history of supporting safe, reliable aviation access and economic development across New York.

Key provisions and changes

  • A formal acknowledgment by the New York State Legislature of NYAMA’s 50-year milestone.
  • Recognition of NYAMA’s founding in 1976 (originally as the New York Airport Managers Association) and its evolution to serve over 120 commercial and general aviation airports through its 13,000 industry partners and affiliates.
  • Emphasis on NYAMA’s roles in:
    • Providing a forum for information exchange among airport leaders and aviation professionals
    • Supporting scholarships for students pursuing aviation education in New York
    • Guiding the aviation community through challenging periods (e.g., 9/11, COVID-19 pandemic)
  • Directive to transmit a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to NYAMA.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primarily the New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) and its members.
  • The resolution itself serves as formal recognition from the Legislature, with potential indirect impact on NYAMA’s visibility and institutional legitimacy.
  • The broader New York aviation community may benefit from heightened public awareness of NYAMA’s history and contributions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the 2025-2026 session as a commemorative assembly resolution.
  • No substantive policy changes or funding authorization proposed; the action is ceremonial.
  • If passed, the resolution would be transmitted to NYAMA as a formal acknowledgment.

Notable details

  • NYAMA was founded in 1976 to harness the economic potential of New York’s aviation industry.
  • The association represents 13,000 industry partners and affiliates across more than 120 airports in New York.
  • The bill emphasizes NYAMA’s role in advocacy, education, and response during major events affecting aviation, such as 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summary

This bill is a ceremonial Assembly Resolution honoring the New York Aviation Management Association on its 50th anniversary, recognizing its historical and ongoing contributions to New York’s airport system, economic development, and aviation community, and directing that a copy be sent to NYAMA. It does not enact policy changes or authorize funding.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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