SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 671

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Sugar Land Regional Airport, which has been named the 2007 Reliever Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, Known as the destination of choice for many business travelers in the Houston area, the Sugar Land Regional Airport caters to the general aviation needs of the community while focusing on corporate aviation needs; and

WHEREAS, Sugar Land Regional Airport is the fourth largest airport in the Houston metropolitan area; the airport contributes significantly to the local economy by providing corporate access to local markets and public access to air transportation services and by expanding the job market and offering facilities for corporate aviation departments; more than 100 Fortune 500 companies use the airport each year; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given annually by the Texas Department of Transportation and the airport manager, Phil Savko, will be presented the award at the annual banquet being held in Corpus Christi on April 19, 2007; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Sugar Land Regional Airport for receiving the 2007 Reliever Airport of the Year award from the Texas Department of Transportation; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the airport as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hegar, Ellis, Janek

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 11, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate