By McReynolds                                          H.R. No. 567

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On April 11, 1997, Angelina County Airport will be

 1-2     named the Texas Department of Transportation's 1997 Airport of the

 1-3     Year, and this singular distinction is truly worthy of special

 1-4     praise and recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Under the direction of manager Barley Lenderman,

 1-6     Angelina County Airport has become a vital and valued business

 1-7     transportation center, and the companies that make frequent use of

 1-8     the airport include Temple Inland, Lufkin Industries, Con Agra,

 1-9     Champion International, Lufkin Conroe Telephone Exchange, and

1-10     Equity Corporation International; and

1-11           WHEREAS, The noteworthy success of the airport is due in

1-12     large part to the active involvement of Angelina County residents,

1-13     and by giving generously of their time and talents, local residents

1-14     have helped to create an outstanding air traffic facility; and

1-15           WHEREAS, The airport's development was facilitated by the

1-16     support and encouragement of the Chamber of Commerce's airport

1-17     committee, and the dedicated involvement of county officials such

1-18     as Judge Joe Berry underscores the  teamwork and cooperation that

1-19     have characterized the community's commitment to the ongoing

1-20     viability of this venture; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Angelina County Airport's staff and supporters have

1-22     achieved much through their concerted efforts, and even as they

1-23     take pride and satisfaction in their many achievements thus far,

1-24     they undoubtedly look forward to embracing the challenges and

 2-1     opportunities of the years  to come; now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-3     Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with Angelina

 2-4     County Airport on its being named the 1997 Airport of the Year by

 2-5     the Texas Department of Transportation and extend to them sincere

 2-6     best wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it further

 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-8     prepared for display in the Angelina County Airport as an

 2-9     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.