SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on the occasion
	of its 20th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Blackhawk Modifications was founded in Waco in 1999
	under the leadership of Jim Allmon, Dale Griffin, and Matt Shieman;
	the company is now being aligned with three other aviation-based
	companies; the four groups, Blackhawk Modifications, Blackhawk
	Composites, Blackhawk Aerospace Solutions, and Blackhawk Aircraft
	Sales will be branded as Blackhawk Aerospace; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding, Blackhawk Modifications has
	grown to become a global leader in providing aircraft updates,
	modifications, and performance enhancements for turboprop fleets
	around the world; it has produced technological advancements in
	engine design and other ancillary products that allow older
	aircraft to remain in service, and more than 800 clients
	worldwide are currently flying aircraft with Blackhawk engine
	upgrades; and
	WHEREAS, The company is marking its 20th anniversary with a
	facility expansion that will double its footprint in Waco and
	provide a showcase for aircraft that have been refurbished under
	the successful Phoenix by Blackhawk program; and
	WHEREAS, Blackhawk Aerospace will be one of the foremost
	designers and builders of advanced aircraft and aircraft
	components and will maintain the superb customer service and
	product quality that customers have come to expect from
	Blackhawk; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby commend the management and staff of
	Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on their commitment to
	innovation and aircraft safety and extend to them best wishes for
	a memorable 20th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
	exemplary company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Birdwell
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 25, 2019.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate