[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E922]
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                       IN TRIBUTE TO BOB CRANDALL

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 1998

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today marks the retirement of one of the most 
prominent figures in American aviation. After twenty five years, the 
last thirteen as Chairman and CEO, Bob Crandall is leaving American 
Airlines. His legacy is immense.
  A vehement opponent of deregulation in the 1970s, Bob Crandall guided 
American and, in turn, other airlines through the tumultuous 1980s. Bob 
Crandall's innovations--computer reservations systems, frequent flier 
programs, super saver fares and the hub and spoke system, to name a 
few--have become industry standards. American Airlines has tripled in 
size since moving its headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth, which has 
grown with American to become one of the busiest airports in the United 
States.
  We congratulate him as he leaves American and thank him for his 
visionary leadership both in the aviation community and in the 
Metroplex. We do not know exactly what his future holds, but we hope we 
have not heard the last of Bob Crandall.

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