HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3415-10-2006A Resolution
Honoring Cyrus Rowlett Smith Upon His Induction
into the Texas Transportation HaIQ of Honor
No. 3415-10-2006
WHEREAS, Cyrus Rowlett Smith a native Texan helped pioneer the
commercial aviation industry as an executive with Texas Azr Transport in the late
1920s and
WHEREAS, Cyrus Rowlett Smith, fondly remembered by all as `Mr C R.
helped found and then lead American Airlines by building the carrier on Texas roots
established by Texas Air Transport and Southern Air Transport and
WHEREAS, Cyrus Rowlett Smzth understood the strategic importance of the
State of Texas and the Fort Worth and Dallas areas and worked tirelessly
throughout his distinguashed career to make sure they were key parts of the national
air transport network as it developed and
WHEREAS, under the helm of Cyrus Rowlett Smith American Airlines and
its predecessor companies pioneered the Southern TranscontFnental Route that
extended commercial air service from points in the East to Southern California,
with Fort Worth and Dallas as central linkage points and
WHEREAS, during World War II, Cyrus Rowlett Smith performed an
exemplary service for his country by helping the Arrny Air Corps organize and
develop the vital Air Transport Command and
WHEREAS, through his vision and leadership Cyrus Rowlett Smrth helped
put in place the network and customer service building blocks that have enabled
American Airlines with headquarters in Fort Worth to become the world s largest
airline and
Resolution No 3415-10-2006
WHEREAS, Cyrus Rowlett Smiths legendary career and outstanding
accomplishments are now being further recognized with his induction into the Texas
Transportation Hall of Honor on the 10`h day of October 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED BY TIIIE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT
The Fort Worth City Council, in recognition of the life and
accomplishments of Cyrus Rowlett Smith, declares that October 10 2006 be
dedicated to the memory and achievements of Cyrus Rowlett Smith, a great Texan,
a great American and a champion of the interests of our City and
The Fort Worth City Council hereby declares October 10 2006 to be Cyrus
Rowlett Smith Day in the City of Fort Worth
Adopted this _ 3rd __ day of October 2006
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