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This resolution honors and commends the employees of Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN) for their significant contributions to Tennessee's transportation infrastructure and economic development. The resolution recognizes these airport employees for their work in planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, security, and administration, highlighting their completion of major expansion projects like BNA Vision I and II (a $1.5 billion comprehensive growth plan) and New Horizon I and II (a $3 billion transformation). The resolution also notes the airports' substantial economic impact, generating over $10 billion annually and supporting more than 76,000 regional jobs, and acknowledges the projects' achievements in small, minority, and woman-owned business participation, including over $360 million in business involvement. Additionally, the resolution specifically mentions John C. Tune Airport's efforts to rebuild after the 2020 tornadoes and expand facilities to support regional needs. The document formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation and extends best wishes to these airport employees for their ongoing contributions to the state.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0471&ga=114