SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joseph Carney, who has been named the recipient of the
2021 Reliever Airport Manager of the Year Award by the Texas
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Carney is manager of the Georgetown
Municipal Airport; over the past year, he has demonstrated
outstanding leadership and an inspiring commitment to
excellence while facing the many challenges posed by the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, The Georgetown Municipal Airport saw a
continual increase in operations in 2020 and carried out
multiple improvement projects on the field, including the
installation of taxiway lights and signage; Mr. Carney's deft
handling of the coordination of such improvement projects
ensured that air traffic control tower operators were informed
of activities on the ground and that airport operations
continued to run smoothly; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carney played a vital role in improving
working conditions and efficiency for airport staff, and he has
worked diligently to help create a proactive budget plan to meet
the need for the replacement of critical tower systems; he has
prioritized the health and safety of the airport's employees and
took particular care to ensure a safe work environment during the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Carney has ably led one of the busiest
reliever airports in the state, and it is truly fitting that he
receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Joseph Carney
on his outstanding leadership as manager of the Georgetown
Municipal Airport and extend congratulations to him on
receiving the 2021 Reliever Airport Manager of the Year Award;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate