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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 487
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
 1-4     pleasure in designating March 21, 2001, as Southwest Airlines Day
 1-5     at the State Capitol; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Southwest Airlines, the Texas-based company known
 1-7     as the leader of all low-fare airlines, is renowned for its
 1-8     affordable fares and top-notch service; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Since it was cofounded by Cheerleader in Chief
1-10     Herb Kelleher in 1971, Southwest Airlines has been steadily
1-11     expanding over the past 30 years to meet the nation's travel
1-12     needs, now flying coast to coast and border to border; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Throughout its 30 years, Southwest Airlines has
1-14     stayed true to its corporate goal of providing the Freedom to Fly
1-15     with service that boasts unassuming Texas charm and unfailing
1-16     good nature, and this combination has brought the airline
1-17     unprecedented success; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Today, Southwest Airlines continues to amass
1-19     accolades; for 1999, Fortune magazine named Southwest Airlines the
1-20     second best company to work for and the most admired company in its
1-21     industry worldwide; numerous business and travel periodicals have
1-22     recognized Southwest Airlines' passion for excellence in service,
 2-1     while financial analysts remain bullish on its stock; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Because of the Southwest employee team, millions
 2-3     of Texans have enjoyed prompt and cheerful airline service, and
 2-4     arrived safely and on-time to their travel destinations; that
 2-5     such an exemplary and esteemed company was born in Texas and
 2-6     continues to call the Lone Star State its home is indeed cause
 2-7     for celebration; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby welcome Southwest Airlines Employees
2-10     from across Texas and proudly designate March 21, 2001,
2-11     as Southwest Airlines Day; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-13     the dedicated employees of Southwest Airlines as an expression
2-14     of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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2-17                                          President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on March 19, 2001.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate