SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 696

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Calhoun County Airport, which has been selected to receive the 2009 Most Improved Airport of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, The airport has been selected by the Aviation Division of the Texas Department of Transportation and will receive the award at a banquet on May 12; and

WHEREAS, Located in Port Lavaca, the Calhoun County Airport is now earning rave reviews from airport users after years of being considered a "non-destination"; and

WHEREAS, Not only did the airport invest in building new large hangars and T-hangars, it also entered into a lease with a new fixed-base operator that is providing services and management of the facilities; and

WHEREAS, The airport has removed the former underground fuel tank and dispenser and installed a new aboveground fuel system that has satisfied all state and federal regulations; the airport is now in the design phase of a project to overlay the runway and taxiway pavement; and

WHEREAS, With these improvements to its facilities and services, the Calhoun County Airport is poised to become a destination of choice for area residents and recreational aviators alike; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend all who participated in the improvements to the Calhoun County Airport and extend congratulations to them on the airport's selection as the 2009 Most Improved Airport of the Year; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Calhoun County Airport.

Hegar

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 22, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate