SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 415

WHEREAS, Tradewind Airport in Amarillo is being honored as the 2023 State Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1946, Tradewind Airport is located near Amarillo's central business district; the airport spans 595 acres and features two asphalt runways and a helipad; and

WHEREAS, Tradewind Airport offers a full range of aircraft management, consulting, and air charter services, including aircraft storage, maintenance, crew staffing, flight planning, concierge services, and aircraft brokerage and sales; recently, the facility has undergone a number of improvements to its parking and fixed-base operator, and a restaurant has been added, with additional on-site businesses planned for the future; and

WHEREAS, Tradewind Airport is indispensable to the transportation infrastructure in the Panhandle region, and its significant contributions to its community and to the Lone Star State make it a fitting recipient of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate Tradewind Airport on being named the 2023 State Airport of the Year and extend to all those associated with the airport sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Tradewind Airport as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Sparks

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate