TITLE: Commemorating the opening of Del Mar College Hangar in Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the opening of Del Mar College Hangar in Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, The grand opening of the Del Mar College Hangar at the Corpus Christi International Airport was celebrated on February 28, 2013; and WHEREAS, Formerly called Crescent Hangar, the facility was renovated to enhance instruction and expand enrollment in the college's aviation maintenance technology program; the repurposing was funded by more than $1 million from city sales tax revenue earmarked for job training and growth, along with $2 million from the college; and WHEREAS, Del Mar College Hangar has more than 14,000 square feet for aircraft storage and nearly 2,500 square feet of classroom and office space, including a satellite office for the college's Small Business Development Center; with room for a dozen aircraft, it currently houses five, among them two T-34C Turbomentors donated by the United States Navy's Chief of Naval Air Training; and WHEREAS, In this new facility, students will interact with airport staff as part of their training; some will team with air traffic control tower staff, while others will engage with the airport's fire department; the AMT program offers certification and associate degrees in both airframe and power plant applied technology; and WHEREAS, The renovation of Del Mar College Hangar will help more young Texans acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to build a career in a growing field, and its operation represents an exciting new chapter for the school's aviation maintenance technology program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of Del Mar College Hangar and commend all those involved in the effort to bring this important project to fruition; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Del Mar College as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1097 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House