SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Missy Pillsbury, who has been named the 2021 General
Aviation Airport Manager of the Year by the Texas Department of
Transportation Aviation Division; and
WHEREAS, A highly esteemed aviation manager, Missy
Pillsbury oversees operations of the Orange County Airport in
Orange, Texas; during her outstanding tenure as manager, she has
transformed the small airport into a respected aviation hub; and
WHEREAS, Missy has initiated and overseen a series of
renovations to modernize the small-town airport and to ensure
aircraft safety during hurricane season and during other extreme
weather conditions; the airport served as a local resource site
in the aftermath of Hurricanes Laura and Delta and has been used
as an emergency relief hub by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency; and
WHEREAS, Missy has led the airport through a phase of
notable transformation and growth while ensuring the highest
level of customer service; she is known for personally contacting
clients and aircraft owners to keep them informed of important
weather events and site updates; and
WHEREAS, A respected leader in her field, Missy Pillsbury
works daily to ensure the ongoing success of the Orange County
Airport, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her many
accomplishments and her commitment to professional excellence;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
to Missy Pillsbury on her selection as the 2021 General Aviation
Airport Manager of the Year; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 19, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate