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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on the occasion |
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of its 20th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Blackhawk Modifications was founded in Waco in 1999 |
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under the leadership of Jim Allmon, Dale Griffin, and Matt Shieman; |
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the company is now being aligned with three other aviation-based |
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companies; the four groups, Blackhawk Modifications, Blackhawk |
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Composites, Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions, and Blackhawk Aircraft |
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Sales will be branded as Blackhawk Aerospace; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, Blackhawk Modifications has |
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grown to become a global leader in providing aircraft updates, |
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modifications, and performance enhancements for turboprop fleets |
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around the world; it has produced technological advancements in |
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engine design and other ancillary products that allow older |
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aircraft to remain in service, and more than 800 clients |
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worldwide are currently flying aircraft with Blackhawk engine |
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upgrades; and |
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WHEREAS, The company is marking its 20th anniversary with a |
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facility expansion that will double its footprint in Waco and |
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provide a showcase for aircraft that have been refurbished under |
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the successful Phoenix by Blackhawk program; and |
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WHEREAS, Blackhawk Aerospace will be one of the foremost |
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designers and builders of advanced aircraft and aircraft |
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components and will maintain the superb customer service and |
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product quality that customers have come to expect from |
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Blackhawk; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the management and staff of |
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Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on their commitment to |
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innovation and aircraft safety and extend to them best wishes for |
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a memorable 20th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this |
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exemplary company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Birdwell |
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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 25, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |