88(4) SR 35 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Byrne Construction Services on the centennial of the
	company's founding; and
	WHEREAS, A veteran-owned minority business enterprise, Byrne
	Construction Services is a respected construction services firm
	that was founded as Thos. S. Byrne on July 17, 1923, in Fort Worth
	by the distinguished Thomas Sneed Byrne, a native Texan and an
	alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and
	WHEREAS, Through 100 years of operation, Byrne Construction
	Services has made an indelible mark on the Texas landscape, shaping
	the skylines of major cities and contributing to the growth and
	development of communities through the company's commitment to the
	principles of excellence, quality, and service; and
	WHEREAS, The firm's first milestone project,  Montgomery
	Ward's regional headquarters, was completed in 1928, and since that
	time, Byrne Construction Services has continued to exceed the
	expectations of its clients; the company has set high standards
	through its work on such architecturally significant and
	high-quality projects as the award-winning Kimbell Art Museum in
	Fort Worth, which the firm completed in 1972; and
	WHEREAS, In the mid-1990s, United States Army veteran John
	Avila Jr. acquired the firm and soon expanded its presence and
	influence across the state; he did this while fostering
	long-lasting relationships and a warm and welcoming atmosphere
	among the firm's employees and clients; and
	WHEREAS, Under his direction, the firm strengthened its
	portfolios in aviation construction, health care facilities,
	historic restorations, commercial and office buildings, education
	facilities, and in high-end residential structures with a
	pioneering focus on the use of new technology in construction; in
	2015, John assumed the role of chairman, and his sons, Matthew and
	Paul Avila, took over the leadership of the firm; they have since
	guided the firm to continued success and have upheld their father's
	legacy of innovation and superior craftsmanship; and
	WHEREAS, One of the largest construction services firms in
	the state, Byrne Construction Services rose from its humble
	beginnings to become a prosperous and highly regarded company
	that has built and beautified Texas communities for generations,
	and it is truly fitting that this exemplary business receive
	special recognition on the centennial of its founding; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Byrne Construction
	Services on 100 years of operation and extend to the company's
	leadership and staff best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
	firm as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Hancock
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 27, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate