SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jeffrey P. Fegan, who is retiring after 19 years of
outstanding service as chief executive officer of the
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Fegan began his career with the Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport in 1984 and served in the position of
chief planner; he became director of Planning and Engineering in
1989 and served as deputy executive director of Finance and
Administration before his 1994 appointment as chief executive
officer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fegan is recognized around the globe as a
leading authority on airport planning, management, and
commercialization; he led the development and implementation of
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport's first master plan, and
today the airport is the world's fourth busiest and has been
ranked among the top five airports for passenger service in each
of the past five years; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Fegan's leadership, the airport has
undergone a multibillion dollar expansion and has greatly
enlarged its global reach; since he became chief executive
officer, the airport has more than doubled its number of
international destinations, and 50 international cargo flights
now originate from the airport each week; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding executive, Jeff Fegan is respected
and admired by his colleagues, and his superior leadership at the
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will be greatly missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Jeffrey P. Fegan on his
exceptional service as chief executive officer of the
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate