By Craddick H.C.R. No. 24 76R3903 GMW-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, January 16, 1999, marks the grand opening of Midland 1-2 International Airport's new terminal, and this auspicious occasion 1-3 is indeed worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This extraordinary 160,280-square-foot structure is 1-5 designed to meet the air transportation needs of the area into the 1-6 coming century, and its creation further solidifies Midland's 1-7 reputation as the region's "Wayport to the World"; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Groundbreaking for the terminal occurred on November 1-9 19, 1996, following a bond election in which a remarkable 82 1-10 percent of Midland residents voted in favor of the project; no city 1-11 sales or property tax was required to build the terminal, and the 1-12 entirety of its production costs will be funded by passenger 1-13 facility charges on departing flights; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In addition to serving as home to five passenger 1-15 loading gates and two gates for commuter planes and passengers, the 1-16 new terminal also includes a food court, retail areas, a sports 1-17 bar, and a business lounge, and these features significantly 1-18 enhance the ability of the terminal to fulfill its role in 1-19 providing passengers with an enjoyable travel experience; and 1-20 WHEREAS, With the first flight on January 23, 1999, the new 1-21 terminal at Midland International Airport will embark on its 1-22 mission to efficiently accommodate countless business and pleasure 1-23 travelers for many years to come, and it is fitting at this time 1-24 that we join the citizens of Midland in commemorating the 2-1 inauguration of this splendid facility; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby celebrate the grand opening of the new terminal at Midland 2-4 International Airport and extend sincere best wishes for its future 2-5 success; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for prominent display in the airport terminal as an 2-8 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and 2-9 Senate.