Originally published in 1995
John M. Dempsey, Manager, Airports Division for the Federal Aviation Administration, recently announced that he will be retiring effective March 31, 1995. He has served for over 30 years with the Federal Aviation Administration. To our benefit, the last 5 of these years have been as Manager of the Southwest Region’s Airports Division. He and his wife Kate will be moving to their home city of Memphis, Tennessee. We understand that he also plans to spend some time on his farm in Mississippi. The Aviation Division is grateful to Mr. Dempsey for his years of dedication to the aviation industry, and in particular for his active support of our efforts to develop and maintain the Texas aviation system. We wish him the very best and hope he enjoys his well-deserved retirement.