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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 301

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Stinson Municipal Airport of San Antonio for being 
selected to receive the 2003 Reliever Airport of the Year Award; 
and
	WHEREAS, The airport has an extensive history in
San Antonio; founded in the early 1900s, it is the nation's 
second-oldest continuously operating general aviation airport; 
and
	WHEREAS, It is named for a family of early aviation 
pioneers, the Stinsons, who began the business and focused 
international attention on San Antonio, contributing 
significantly to its development as a center of aviation; and
	WHEREAS, When the Stinson family left San Antonio, 
Stinson Field became the municipal airport, providing passenger 
and mail service until World War II, during which the 
Army Air Corps operated the facility as an air training depot; 
after the war the city once again took over operations of the 
airport; and
	WHEREAS, On the brink of major expansions, including the 
complete restoration of two hangars and the construction of a new 
office, classroom, and administration building, the airport 
continues to accommodate the ongoing growth of its operations and 
has well-developed plans that provide long-term options for 
future growth; and
	WHEREAS, With two flight schools, an air cargo operator,
an aviation museum, and three fixed base operators, Stinson 
Municipal Airport remains a great airport for both seasoned 
aviators and student pilots; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Stinson Municipal Airport for 
receiving the 2003 Reliever Airport of the Year Award; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Madla




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 5, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate