DFW International Airport Reaction to President Bush Signing Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006

DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas (October 13, 2006) – The following is a statement from DFW International Airport Chief Operating Officer Kevin Cox, after President George W. Bush signed Senate Bill 3661, the Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006, into law this morning at the White House: 

“We are extremely pleased to see the Wright Amendment Reform Act become law with the President’s signature today. This is the dawn of a new day in North Texas aviation, as we look forward to a bright future and new growth under this historic legislation.” 

“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mayor Laura Miller of Dallas and Mayor Mike Moncrief of Fort Worth for having the vision to bring the parties together for this historic agreement, to the Dallas and Fort Worth city councils for their support of it, and we would especially like to thank all the members of the North Texas Congressional delegation for their leadership in seeing this through all the way to the President’s desk.” 

--Kevin Cox Chief Operating Officer DFW International Airport