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Dent receives award for his legislative work in aviation/airport issues
Last week, the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA) awarded Rep. Tom Dent the President’s Award for his work on aviation/airport issues. Association President Brandon Rakes says WAMA feels fortunate Dent is serving Washington state. “Representative Dent was awarded the President’s Award for his dedication and support of aviation in Washington state,” said Rakes. “He has…
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