SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 408
WHEREAS, Robert Vargas of Andrews County Airport is being
honored as the Airport Professional of the Year at the Texas
Department of Transportation 41st Annual Texas Aviation
Conference in April 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vargas has served as manager of the Andrews
County Airport since 2010; he oversees maintenance, operations,
and customer service at the site, and through the years, other
Texas airports have adopted his practices in such areas as
wildlife management and property beautification; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected, Mr. Vargas represents Texas
Panhandle aviation facilities as a member of the Texas Airport
System Plan Project Advisory Committee; among his contributions,
he helps develop strategic next-generation initiatives while
advocating for the increased awareness of and investment in the
rural airports of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership, hard work, and commitment
to excellence, Robert Vargas has earned the lasting respect and
admiration of his peers, and he is indeed deserving of this
prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Robert Vargas on his selection
as the 2023 Airport Professional of the Year by the Texas
Department of Transportation and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Vargas as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Sparks
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate