SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 838 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the New Braunfels Regional Airport, which has been selected to receive the 2013 General Aviation Airport of the Year award; and WHEREAS, This honor is given by the Texas Department of Transportation at its annual Texas Aviation Awards Banquet; the New Braunfels Regional Airport was chosen in recognition of its outstanding facilities and management; and WHEREAS, In the past several years, this growing airport has become an increasingly valuable asset to the New Braunfels area; its director and administrative team have implemented numerous modifications to increase its efficiency and its economic viability; and WHEREAS, These projects include the completion of improvements to the terminal building, enhancements of the existing runway and taxiways, and significant refurbishment of the lighting, signage, drainage, and fuel-farm facilities; and WHEREAS, The airport has also undertaken marketing programs and implemented other fiscal strategies that have had a marked positive impact on its revenues; the facility's director, management, and staff have worked tirelessly to make the New Braunfels Regional Airport a model of excellence and efficiency in regional air travel, and the facility is truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the New Braunfels Regional Airport on receiving the 2013 General Aviation Airport of the Year award from the Texas Department of Transportation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the facility as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Campbell ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 6, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate