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WHEREAS, The main terminal building at Scholes International |
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Airport at Galveston, severely damaged in 2008 by Hurricane Ike, is |
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reopening on April 7, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally erected in 1950, the Scholes |
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International Airport main terminal was a state-of-the-art |
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structure; however, in September 2008, Hurricane Ike brought with |
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it a storm surge that filled the first floor of the building with |
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nine feet of water, destroying windows, doors, and furniture and |
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ruining the facility's heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, |
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communications, and electrical systems; and |
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WHEREAS, A temporary terminal was utilized while officials |
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made plans to rebuild; the airport, in cooperation with the |
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aviation division of the Texas Department of Transportation and |
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with the input of community leaders, ultimately chose an area |
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contractor, Sullivan Land Services, to complete the restoration of |
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the terminal to its 1950s glory; and |
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WHEREAS, Emphasizing the local environment in its design, the |
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restored terminal features updated and more energy-efficient |
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heating and cooling systems as well as improved accessibility; it |
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has been outfitted to survive another hurricane through the |
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installation of impact-resistant windows and the housing of |
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critical electrical systems on the second floor; new landscaping |
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includes palm trees and other flora to greet visitors with a visual |
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reminder of Galveston Island's tropical climate; and |
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WHEREAS, Often the first glimpse of Galveston for many |
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traveling to the Lone Star State, the main terminal at Scholes |
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International Airport has a long history of welcoming individuals |
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to Texas, and its restoration will enable that tradition to |
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continue for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the reopening of the main terminal |
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building at Scholes International Airport at Galveston and commend |
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all those who contributed to the restoration of this important |
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community landmark; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Scholes International Airport as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |