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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Byrne Construction Services on the centennial of the |
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company's founding; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran-owned minority business enterprise, |
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Byrne Construction Services is a respected construction services |
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firm that was founded as Thos. S. Byrne on July 17, 1923, in Fort |
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Worth by the distinguished Thomas Sneed Byrne, a native Texan and |
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an alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and |
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WHEREAS, Through 100 years of operation, Byrne |
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Construction Services has made an indelible mark on the Texas |
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landscape, shaping the skylines of major cities and contributing |
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to the growth and development of communities through the |
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company's commitment to the principles of excellence, quality, |
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and service; and |
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WHEREAS, The firm's first milestone project, Montgomery |
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Ward's regional headquarters, was completed in 1928, and since |
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that time, Byrne Construction Services has continued to exceed |
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the expectations of its clients; the company has set high |
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standards through its work on such architecturally significant |
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and high-quality projects as the award-winning Kimbell Art |
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Museum in Fort Worth, which the firm completed in 1972; and |
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WHEREAS, In the mid-1990s, United States Army veteran John |
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Avila Jr. acquired the firm and soon expanded its presence and |
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influence across the state; he did this while fostering |
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long-lasting relationships and a warm and welcoming atmosphere |
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among the firm's employees and clients; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his direction, the firm strengthened its |
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portfolios in aviation construction, health care facilities, |
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historic restorations, commercial and office buildings, |
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education facilities, and in high-end residential structures |
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with a pioneering focus on the use of new technology in |
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construction; in 2015, John assumed the role of chairman, and his |
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sons, Matthew and Paul Avila, took over the leadership of the |
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firm; they have since guided the firm to continued success and |
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have upheld their father's legacy of innovation and superior |
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craftsmanship; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the largest construction services firms in |
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the state, Byrne Construction Services rose from its humble |
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beginnings to become a prosperous and highly regarded company |
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that has built and beautified Texas communities for generations, |
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and it is truly fitting that this exemplary business receive |
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special recognition on the centennial of its founding; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Byrne |
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Construction Services on 100 years of operation and extend to the |
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company's leadership and staff best wishes for the future; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the firm as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |