TITLE: Recognizing the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport for being named the 2013 Most Improved Airport.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport for being named the 2013 Most Improved Airport.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport, which has been named the 2013 Most Improved Airport by the Texas Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, The Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport was originally constructed during World War II for use as a United States Army Air Corps facility; after the war, it served as a Naval Auxiliary Air Station until 1963, when it was deactivated and deeded to Cameron County; and WHEREAS, In 2003, the county embarked on an extensive program of renovation that included the installation of improved runway lighting and the construction of eight new T-hangars and a new terminal building; and WHEREAS, The highlight of the improvements has been the complete restoration of the airport's original 1942 maintenance hangar, which was damaged by Hurricane Dolly in 2008; and WHEREAS, While once neglected, the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport has undergone numerous upgrades and has now been transformed into a modern, popular destination airport; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Cameron County commissioners, the Cameron County Department of Transportation, and the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division on the Airport Development Plan for the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport and extend congratulations to all associated with the airport's renovation on earning the 2013 Most Improved Airport 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. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2013.