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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 952
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Arlington Municipal Airport, which has been named the |
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recipient of the 2011 Reliever Airport of the Year Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Arlington Municipal Airport received this |
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prestigious honor for its consistent support of local economic |
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development and community events while continuing to improve and |
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expand aviation facilities; and |
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WHEREAS, The airport is home to 22 businesses and has |
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recently opened a new terminal building to support its growth and |
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its enhanced role in the community; it has worked in cooperation |
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with the Texas Department of Transportation on a number of major |
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construction projects, including lighting, approach aids, and |
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air traffic control tower radar; and |
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WHEREAS, Arlington Municipal Airport has had a substantial |
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financial impact on the community, with on-airport spending and |
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visitors who use general aviation at the airport sustaining |
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nearly 800 full-time jobs and $93.3 million in total economic |
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output; due to the foresight of its administrators and the 15 |
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months of planning conducted by its exceptional staff in advance |
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of Super Bowl XLV, the airport was able to reopen within 24 hours |
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after an ice storm paralyzed the region during the week of the |
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game, and it remained open throughout the ensuing protracted |
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freezing weather and snowfall; and |
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WHEREAS, Arlington Municipal Airport plays an important role |
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in the life of the community, and it is truly deserving of |
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recognition for this outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the management and staff of the |
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Arlington Municipal Airport on their commitment to service and |
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extend to them congratulations on the airport's being named the |
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2011 Reliever Airport of the Year; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the airport as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 May 10, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |