Repository: UIHistories Project: Dedication - Willard Airport [PAGE 12]

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The Honorable Park Livingston, President of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, was constantly in touch with State legislation and Federal negotiations, and General Chester R. Davis, member of the Board and Chairman of its Committee on General Policy, rendered equally valuable service, especially in connection with the Federal negotiations. The activities of these two men were a most important contribution to the ultimate success of the program. Senator Everett R. Peters, St. Joseph, Illinois, and Representatives Charles W. Clabaugh, Champaign, and Ora D. Dillavou and Tom M. Garman, Urbana, of the Twenty-fourth Senatorial District in the General Assembly of Illinois, successfully sponsored and secured the passage of the State legislation. Civil Aeronautics Administration officials in Washington and in the Chicago Regional Office were most cooperative throughout the planning and development of the project. Great credit is due to James J. Doland, Professor of Civil Engineering and Supervising Engineer for the Construction of the Airport, for his tireless efforts in the design, development, and construction of the Airport. The result of this splendid cooperation has made possible the construction of one of the finest airports in the country. The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois is deeply grateful to all who contributed to this enterprise. The University of Illinois Airport is unique in that it was conceived, designed, and constructed for the citizens of Illinois and the nation.

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