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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Bay City Regional Airport, which was selected for |
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the 2021 General Aviation Airport of the Year Award by the Texas |
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Department of Transportation Aviation Division; and |
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WHEREAS, Nearly a decade ago, new plans for the Bay City |
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Regional Airport were developed, and an era of restoration and |
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modernization began that has transformed the small-town aviation |
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center into a highway for commerce in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Upgrades to the long-neglected site started with |
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a massive airfield pavement rehabilitation project and continued |
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with administrative updates, a refreshed terminal, and the |
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creation of an Emergency Plan; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the use of local funds, the airport was |
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able to construct an 11-unit t-hangar, and with help from the |
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city and Aviation Division, the perimeter fencing was upgraded; |
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grant funding from the United States Federal Emergency |
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Management Agency has enabled the airport to continue operations |
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during power outages; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bay City Regional Airport is continuing its |
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era of growth by partnering with the Texas Department of |
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Transportation to establish new taxiways and improve drainage; |
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all who have contributed to the success of the airport can |
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reflect with pride on their many accomplishments; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize all who have |
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played a role in the renovation of the Bay City Regional Airport |
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on their commitment to facility improvement and excellence in |
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service and extend congratulations to them on the airport's 2021 |
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General Aviation Airport of the Year Award; 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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Kolkhorst |
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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 August 19, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |