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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Byrne Construction Services on the centennial of the |
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company's founding; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran-owned minority business enterprise, Byrne |
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Construction Services is a respected construction services firm |
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that was founded as Thos. S. Byrne on July 17, 1923, in Fort Worth |
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by the distinguished Thomas Sneed Byrne, a native Texan and an |
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alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and |
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WHEREAS, Through 100 years of operation, Byrne Construction |
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Services has made an indelible mark on the Texas landscape, shaping |
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the skylines of major cities and contributing to the growth and |
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development of communities through the company's commitment to the |
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principles of excellence, quality, and service; and |
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WHEREAS, The firm's first milestone project, Montgomery |
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Ward's regional headquarters, was completed in 1928, and since that |
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time, Byrne Construction Services has continued to exceed the |
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expectations of its clients; the company has set high standards |
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through its work on such architecturally significant and |
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high-quality projects as the award-winning Kimbell Art Museum in |
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Fort Worth, which the firm completed in 1972; and |
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WHEREAS, In the mid-1990s, United States Army veteran John |
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Avila Jr. acquired the firm and soon expanded its presence and |
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influence across the state; he did this while fostering |
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long-lasting relationships and a warm and welcoming atmosphere |
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among the firm's employees and clients; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his direction, the firm strengthened its |
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portfolios in aviation construction, health care facilities, |
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historic restorations, commercial and office buildings, education |
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facilities, and in high-end residential structures with a |
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pioneering focus on the use of new technology in construction; in |
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2015, John assumed the role of chairman, and his sons, Matthew and |
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Paul Avila, took over the leadership of the firm; they have since |
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guided the firm to continued success and have upheld their father's |
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legacy of innovation and superior craftsmanship; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the largest construction services firms in |
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the state, Byrne Construction Services rose from its humble |
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beginnings to become a prosperous and highly regarded company |
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that has built and beautified Texas communities for generations, |
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and it is truly fitting that this exemplary business receive |
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special recognition on the centennial of its founding; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Byrne Construction |
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Services on 100 years of operation and extend to the company's |
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leadership and staff best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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firm 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 November 27, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |