Bill Text: TX HR117 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Jeffrey P. Fegan, chief executive officer of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-26 - Reported enrolled [HR117 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR117-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 117 |
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WHEREAS, Jeffrey P. Fegan, chief executive officer of | ||
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, is addressing the United | ||
States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Global Connectivity Summit as a | ||
guest speaker on July 18, 2013; and | ||
WHEREAS, A graduate of Frostburg University, Mr. Fegan earned | ||
his master's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology; | ||
following work as an aviation consultant and as a noise abatement | ||
officer at Westchester County Airport in New York, he joined DFW | ||
International in 1984 and gained valuable experience in the roles | ||
of chief planner, assistant director of planning, director of | ||
planning and engineering, and deputy executive director of finance | ||
and administration; and | ||
WHEREAS, Appointed CEO in 1994, Mr. Fegan has directed the | ||
fourth-busiest airport in the world for almost two decades; leading | ||
the development and implementation of the facility's first | ||
Strategic Plan and the Airport's Master Plan, he oversaw a $2.8 | ||
billion capital development program, which included construction | ||
of International Terminal D, the Skylink people mover system, and | ||
the Grand Hyatt DFW; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Fegan has also played an integral role in the | ||
establishment of a number of vital support structures, including | ||
the Airport Operations Center, Emergency Operations Center, DFW | ||
Fire Training Research Center, and DFW Airport Wellness Center; | ||
currently, he is managing a $2.3 billion Terminal Renewal and | ||
Improvement Program (TRIP) to modernize DFW's four older terminals; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, This esteemed professional has further | ||
distinguished himself as a pioneer in airport commercialization; | ||
under his guidance, DFW became one of the first to initiate the | ||
Airport City/Aerotropolis model, which has resulted in significant | ||
new development, and the airport's annual revenue has nearly | ||
tripled; in addition, Mr. Fegan has promoted aviation safety and | ||
environmental sustainability efforts while also focusing on | ||
improved customer satisfaction; and | ||
WHEREAS, Respected in his field, Mr. Fegan is active on the | ||
boards of several industry associations, including Airports | ||
Council International-North America, an organization he has served | ||
as chair, and the U.S. Travel Association Gateway Airports Council; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Jeffrey Fegan's exceptional 29-year tenure with DFW | ||
will draw to a close in September 2013, but his innovation and | ||
expert management will continue to benefit the airport industry and | ||
the entire North Texas region for years to come; now, therefore, be | ||
it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Jeffrey P. Fegan for | ||
his dedicated work as chief executive officer of Dallas/Fort Worth | ||
International Airport and extend to him sincere best wishes for | ||
continued success; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Mr. Fegan as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. | ||
Alonzo | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 117 was adopted by the House on July | ||
25, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||