By McReynolds H.R. No. 567 75R10231 JTR-D 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.