Texas Insider report: AUSTIN, Texas – (Fort Worth, TX–February 24, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company recognized Texas State Representative Linda Harper-Brown today with the Bell Helicopter Legislative Leadership Award. The award honors elected officials who have been avid supporters of the aerospace and defense industries and who have fostered an environment of economic growth in Texas and across the nation.
“Rep. Harper-Brown understands the needs of her constituents and the businesses who call her district home,” said Brian Chase, Director of Public Affairs at Bell Helicopter. “We appreciate Rep. Harper-Brown’s support of HB 3121 and her commitment to protecting meaningful jobs and maintaining businesses like Bell Helicopter. She recognizes that the aerospace industry is a vital part of the U.S. industrial base and our nation’s long-term economic and national security.”
Rep. Harper-Brown authored HB 3121 during the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, which modified the current Freeport Tax exemption in Texas law and provides constitutional relief for advanced manufacturing facilities, like Bell Helicopter, who hold inventory stored in the state.
The award was presented on Monday, February 24, in district, at the Bell Helicopter Drive Systems Center located in Grand Prairie, TX.
About Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
