SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 209 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, which has been named the 2019 Global Airport of the Year by Air Transport World; and WHEREAS, For 45 years, the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards have recognized businesses and individuals for excellence in the aviation industry; this year, DFW International Airport is being honored as the best large airport in North America for passenger satisfaction; and WHEREAS, The DFW International Airport has distinguished itself as a world-class industry leader by prioritizing innovative approaches to customer service, sustainability, and operating efficiency, and by collaborating with communities to maximize the economic benefits of aviation in the region; and WHEREAS, In 2018, the North Texas hub earned carbon neutral accreditation for the third consecutive year, completed a $2 billion terminal renovation project, and announced flights to new domestic and international destinations; the airport also introduced new technologies in terminals that greatly improved customer experience; and WHEREAS, The Global Airport of the Year award is a credit to the many individuals who are committed to providing excellent passenger service, and all those associated with the DFW International Airport are truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the executives, management, and all employees of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and extend congratulations to them on the airport's selection as the 2019 Global Airport of the Year; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the airport as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson, Hancock, Johnson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate