1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667
 1-2           WHEREAS, It is a distinct honor for the Senate of the
 1-3     State of Texas to commend Darrell Phillips on being selected
 1-4     "1999 Airport Manager of the Year" by the Texas Department of
 1-5     Transportation Aviation Division; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Being the first manager ever hired for the
 1-7     New Braunfels Municipal Airport, he has made significant strides
 1-8     toward expansion and development in the three and one-half years
 1-9     that he has held this position; he understands the importance of
1-10     being directly involved in the day-to-day functions and the
1-11     economic impact improvements can have on the area; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Faced with the need for a more professional-looking
1-13     facility, Darrell foresaw the need for a virtual overhaul; he closed
1-14     the third runway and converted it to a taxiway thus opening up the
1-15     area for development; and
1-16           WHEREAS, With economic growth and prosperity always in mind,
1-17     Darrell built and pre-leased 30 hangar spaces with a waiting list
1-18     for an additional 65; owners are also given the option to lease
1-19     ground space and build their own hangars; a fuel pricing system was
1-20     set up that allows the airport to be competitive; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Ensuring that the new growth does not give rise to
1-22     an airspace conflict, he used innovative ideas to further the
1-23     expansion and bring the New Braunfels Municipal Airport the
1-24     impetus it needs to meet the demands of the area; now, therefore,
 2-1     be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Darrell Phillips
 2-4     for this recognition by the Texas Department of Transportation; and,
 2-5     be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 2-7     as a token of the admiration of the Texas Senate.
 2-8                                                               Wentworth
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2-10                                          President of the Senate
2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-13                                  on April 16, 1999.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate