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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 731
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Stinson Municipal Airport, which has been selected to |
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receive the 2009 Reliever Airport of the Year Award; and |
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WHEREAS, The airport has been selected by the Aviation |
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Division of the Texas Department of Transportation and will |
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receive the award at a banquet on May 12; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in San Antonio, Stinson Municipal Airport |
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plays a major role as a commercial and recreational air center; |
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it has overcome many challenges during its 90-year history and is |
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dedicated to meeting the current aviation needs of the community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The airport is completing a runway extension and |
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improvement project to meet current aviation standards for more |
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extensive commercial activity; the airport offers a variety of |
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services and is a popular destination for student pilots who |
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appreciate the small control tower and its friendly, dedicated |
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staff; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of San Antonio has completed a land use |
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and compatibility plan for the airport and has invested close to |
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$5 million in the development and construction of a new terminal |
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and administrative complex; the city has paid tribute to the long |
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history of the airport by showcasing its past in the new |
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terminal; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend all who have participated in making |
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the Stinson Municipal Airport the popular and useful center for |
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aviation it is today and extend congratulations to them on the |
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airport's selection as the 2009 Reliever Airport of the Year; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Stinson Municipal Airport. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 27, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |