TITLE: Recognizing the Meacham International Airport of Fort Worth for being named the 2013 Reliever Airport of the Year.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Meacham International Airport of Fort Worth for being named the 2013 Reliever Airport of the Year.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Meacham International Airport of Fort Worth, which has been named the 2013 Reliever Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, The Meacham International Airport has emerged from the aftermath of a devastating storm in 2012 that resulted in millions of dollars in damage to its infrastructure, including the complete destruction of one of its hangars; in spite of this setback, the airport increased its operations that year by more than 14 percent; and WHEREAS, It has taken important steps to improve safety, including the installation of security cameras, the elimination of a runway hot spot, and reconstructing a dangerous apron area; it has also worked to improve its fiscal outlook through its efforts to manage its gas well funds and the implementation of an electronic work order database; and WHEREAS, The airport's staff has also taken part in numerous community activities; they raised more than $100,000 for the city's food drive and have given multiple presentations at local schools; the airport is hosting the 2013 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's 2013 Aviation Summit; and WHEREAS, The Meacham International Airport is truly deserving of recognition for the important role it has played in the prosperity of the Fort Worth area; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the management and staff of the Meacham International Airport on their outstanding work and extend congratulations to them on being named the 2013 Reliever Airport of the Year; 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. Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2013.