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Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Recognized by Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

DFW International Airport Unveils Founders’ Plaza Granite Sidewalk Medallions Marking Airport History

Grapevine, TX, September 20, 2010 -Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport dedicated six granite sidewalk medallions illustrating the history of DFW and aviation in the North Texas region. The medallions are installed at Founders’ Plaza, DFW’s public observation park.

The medallions were made possible by the generous financial sponsorship of six supporting individuals or groups with CENTURY 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. being one of the six sponsors.

“Founders’ Plaza serves as an excellent place for our community to watch the flurry of aviation activity at the world’s third busiest airport,” said Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW. “These sidewalk medallions will be a great complement to the educational mission we have already established at Founders’ Plaza.” The six new medallions trace the development of DFW Airport, going all the way back to the early days of commercial aviation in North Texas and on through the present day. Each of the black granite circular medallions, which measure four feet in diameter, are laser-etched with information and images about a specific era or topic in DFW history."

A community favorite and Airport landmark, Founders’ Plaza offers school groups, families and aviation enthusiasts the perfect spot to take in the splendor of aviation. Founders’ Plaza also features the original DFW Airport beacon, along with shaded pavilions, picnic tables, viewing stations and audible radio traffic from the air traffic control tower.

"Working in the Engineering Department at Bell Helicopter from 1963-1969 and getting my private pilot’s license in 1965 at Amon Carter Airport located directly south of where the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is now, I saw first hand this dream realized," said Mike Bowman.

"The Dream Realized is laser-engraved on our sponsored granite medallion. This chronicles the airport's history from 1968 – 1974. The Dallas and Fort Worth leadership vision of this airport was quite amazing. Thousands of businesses and jobs have been created from this great endeavor and have helped Dallas-Fort Worth develop into one of the top metropolitan areas in the nation. I am proud and blessed that I have been a part of the airport history and the area's amazing growth."

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