H.R. No. 421



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Gillespie County Airport in Fredericksburg has 
received a most prestigious honor with its designation as the 2003 
Most Improved Airport by the Texas Department of Transportation 
(TxDOT); and
	WHEREAS, Drawing on support from TxDOT's capital improvement 
plan and terminal programs, Gillespie County has provided  
Fredericksburg and surrounding areas with an outstanding air 
traffic facility and many economic opportunities; this endeavor  
further strengthens the reputation of this Hill Country locality 
for being an ideal holiday and business destination; and
	WHEREAS, The airport's attractive limestone terminal 
building was dedicated on April 10, 2002; an apron and an automated 
fueling facility have been built, and other upgrades are still in 
progress, including a runway extension, partial parallel taxiway to 
the south, hangar access taxiway, and pavement rehabilitation; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to augmenting the airport's  
infrastructure, Gillespie County has incorporated a promising 
business dynamic to the complex by allocating a 24-acre tract of 
airport property for a business park; already home to eight 
privately owned companies, the airport is also constructing a new 
restaurant and a World War II-themed hotel; and
	WHEREAS, Through the dedication, vision, and hard work of its 
staff and supporters, Gillespie County Airport has become a model 
among aviation facilities in the Lone Star State and a source of 
myriad benefits to the local citizenry; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with 
Gillespie County Airport on its receipt of the 2003 Most Improved 
Airport Award and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for prominent display at Gillespie County Airport as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Casteel

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 421 was adopted by the House on March 
13, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House