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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The first annual Big Bend Air Show is taking place on |
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May 26, 2007, at Casparis Municipal Airport in Alpine; and |
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WHEREAS, This fun, family-oriented event will draw local |
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residents and visitors from around the state and includes a full |
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slate of aviation-related entertainment; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the performers, pilots, and aircraft taking |
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part in the show are the Bill Maples Skydivers, Mike Gallaway in his |
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Pitts S-1 airplane, Michelle Bright and J. D. Daniel in T-34s, the |
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Devil Dog Squadron B-25, and many more; in addition, aircraft from |
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the United States Air Force will perform a flyover, and Cliff Walker |
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will offer airplane rides in his C-47 and SN-J planes; and |
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WHEREAS, The Big Bend Radio Control Club's exhibition of |
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flying model aircraft is also part of the festivities, and the day |
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will culminate with an evening dance with live entertainment by the |
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Shades; and |
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WHEREAS, A true community event, the Big Bend Air Show is |
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being supported by city and county government, area businesses, and |
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organizations such as the Big Bend Regional Hospital District and |
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the United States Border Patrol; proceeds will support the vital |
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work of the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend; and |
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WHEREAS, The Big Bend Air Show promises to become a yearly |
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source of pride and excitement for local residents and a must-see |
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destination for visitors, and attendees may look forward to a most |
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enjoyable and rewarding celebration of America's aviation |
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heritage; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the Big Bend Air Show in Alpine and |
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extend best wishes to the event's organizers and participants for a |
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successful and memorable celebration. |