SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Bay City Regional Airport, which was selected for
the 2021 General Aviation Airport of the Year Award by the Texas
Department of Transportation Aviation Division; and
WHEREAS, Nearly a decade ago, new plans for the Bay City
Regional Airport were developed, and an era of restoration and
modernization began that has transformed the small-town aviation
center into a highway for commerce in the community; and
WHEREAS, Upgrades to the long-neglected site started with
a massive airfield pavement rehabilitation project and continued
with administrative updates, a refreshed terminal, and the
creation of an Emergency Plan; and
WHEREAS, Through the use of local funds, the airport was
able to construct an 11-unit t-hangar, and with help from the
city and Aviation Division, the perimeter fencing was upgraded;
grant funding from the United States Federal Emergency
Management Agency has enabled the airport to continue operations
during power outages; and
WHEREAS, The Bay City Regional Airport is continuing its
era of growth by partnering with the Texas Department of
Transportation to establish new taxiways and improve drainage;
all who have contributed to the success of the airport can
reflect with pride on their many accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize all who have
played a role in the renovation of the Bay City Regional Airport
on their commitment to facility improvement and excellence in
service and extend congratulations to them on the airport's 2021
General Aviation Airport of the Year Award; 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.
Kolkhorst
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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