SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on the occasion
of its 20th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Blackhawk Modifications was founded in Waco in 1999
under the leadership of Jim Allmon, Dale Griffin, and Matt Shieman;
the company is now being aligned with three other aviation-based
companies; the four groups, Blackhawk Modifications, Blackhawk
Composites, Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions, and Blackhawk Aircraft
Sales will be branded as Blackhawk Aerospace; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, Blackhawk Modifications has
grown to become a global leader in providing aircraft updates,
modifications, and performance enhancements for turboprop fleets
around the world; it has produced technological advancements in
engine design and other ancillary products that allow older
aircraft to remain in service, and more than 800 clients
worldwide are currently flying aircraft with Blackhawk engine
upgrades; and
WHEREAS, The company is marking its 20th anniversary with a
facility expansion that will double its footprint in Waco and
provide a showcase for aircraft that have been refurbished under
the successful Phoenix by Blackhawk program; and
WHEREAS, Blackhawk Aerospace will be one of the foremost
designers and builders of advanced aircraft and aircraft
components and will maintain the superb customer service and
product quality that customers have come to expect from
Blackhawk; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the management and staff of
Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on their commitment to
innovation and aircraft safety and extend to them best wishes for
a memorable 20th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
exemplary company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate