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Mayor James K. Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln,District 2
y Craig Cates,District 1
f David Rice,District 4
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Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item Number: E4
2023-4782
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Airports
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katie Atkins
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Mayor's Proclamation declaring November 2025 as Monroe County Aviation History Month and
recognizing both Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport as
pillars of the communities they serve.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Aviation plays a vital role in our local, state, and national economy, creating jobs and driving
innovation. November is National Aviation History Month with many municipalities across the United
States recognizing the importance of the industry's evolution and its importance today. This
proclamation recognizes the significance of local aviation, its role and transformation throughout
history, and honors those who have dedicated their working lives to the prosperity of both Key West
and Marathon airport facilities.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Mayor's Proclamation declaring November 2024 as Monroe County Aviation History Month.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
DOCUMENTATION:
Aviation History Month Proclamation.docx
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Mayor's Proclamation DECLARING NOVEMBER 2025 AS MONROE COUNTY
AVIATION HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, November is National Aviation History Month with many
municipalities across the United States recognizing the importance of the
industry's evolution and importance; and
WHEREAS, aviation plays a vital role in our local, state, and national economy,
creating jobs and driving innovation; and
WHEREAS, aviation also plays a critical role in connections across boarders,
disaster relief, and national security; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys have a rich history of aviation dating back to 1913;
and
WHEREAS, commercial service began at Key West International Airport (EYW) in
1928 at what was then known as Meacham Field; and
WHEREAS, award-winning EYW continues to transform and improve service with
its new Concourse A; and
WHEREAS, EYW now provides nonstop commercial service to more than 25
destinations and has an economic impact of$1.6 billion; and
WHEREAS, Florida Keys Marathon International Airport opened in 1943 and
served the U.S. Navy as an auxiliary airfield for Naval Air Station Key West and
was transferred to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for use as
a civilian airport at the end of WWII; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated the Marathon airport has a local economic impact of
$235 million today; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the significance of local aviation and its
transformation throughout history while honoring those who have dedicated their
working lives to the prosperity of both Key West and Marathon airport facilities,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed November 2025 as MONROE COUNTY
AVIATION HISTORY MONTH