H.R. No. 1296
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport has been named the
2019 General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Presented annually by TxDOT's Aviation Division,
this award recognizes an airport that has distinguished itself
through its outstanding facilities and operations and that has
become essential to the regional transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Owned and operated by Brazoria County, Texas Gulf
Coast Regional Airport has become a vital hub of commerce in the
region; several corporations, including Dow Chemical and Buc-ee's,
keep aircraft at the airport; and
WHEREAS, In recent years, the airport has undergone such
improvements as an update to its master plan, the reconstruction of
a runway, the design and construction of a new terminal building,
the installation of wildlife fencing, the renovation of aprons and
ramps, and the building of fixed-based operator hangars; and
WHEREAS, The enduring support of Brazoria County has been
crucial to the success of the facility, as has the dedicated work of
director of aviation Jeff Bilyeu, airport superintendent Pete
David, and their staff; and
WHEREAS, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is indispensable
to the transportation infrastructure of Southeast Texas, and its
significant contributions to its community and to the Lone Star
State make it a fitting recipient of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
on being named the 2019 General Aviation Airport of the Year and
extend to all those associated with the airport sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1296 was adopted by the House on May
3, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House