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Senate
Resolution 1409
By:
Senators James of the 35th, Orrock of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Butler of the
55th, Davis of the 22nd and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's Aviation
General Manager Benjamin R. DeCosta on the occasion of his retirement; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Benjamin R. DeCosta has provided unparalleled leadership and vision to
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as Aviation General Manager;
and
WHEREAS,
a native of New York, Mr, DeCosta earned a bachelor's degree in physics from
Queens College and a law degree from New York Law School and holds designation
from the American Association of Airport Employees as an Accredited Airport
Executive; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. DeCosta has diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and
energy to the airport as general manger since 1998, providing quality customer
service and impeccable security to visitors of one of the busiest international
airports in the world; and
WHEREAS,
as general manager, Mr. DeCosta is in charge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport's over $6 billion capital improvement program, which
upgraded the existing central passenger terminal complex and adds a new runway,
terminal, rental car center, and south gate complex; and
WHEREAS,
in 2007, Mr. DeCosta and his team celebrated the first anniversary of the new
fifth runway at the airport, which has been labeled the most important runway in
America and has significantly contributed to a substantial decrease in delays
and saves the airlines millions of dollars every week; and
WHEREAS,
under Mr. DeCosta's leadership and guidance the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport remains Georgia's crown jewel, employing more than 56,000
employees and producing a financial impact of $23.5 billion for the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeCosta is active in numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Airport Employees and the Airports Council International; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeCosta is active in numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Airport Employees and the Airports Council International; and
WHEREAS,
he has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades throughout his
prestigious career such as Best Airport Director of the Year Award in 2007 from
Airport Review
News; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure as general manager the airport has been named the most
efficient major airport in the world by the Air Transport Research Society, the
Executive Travelers' Best Large U.S. Airport by American Express, and the Best
Very Large Airport in Overall Passenger Satisfaction by the International Air
Transport Association; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of
this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Mr. Benjamin R. DeCosta for his effective, efficient, and exemplary service to
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the State of Georgia,
congratulate him upon the occasion of his retirement as general manager, and
extend to him best wishes for future health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Benjamin R. DeCosta.