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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

North Texas Tollway Authority chooses “Sam Rayburn Tollway” as name for 121 Tollway

by PegNews wire

At its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday, March 16, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) Board of Directors chose "Sam Rayburn Tollway" as the new name for the 121 Tollway.

The Sam Rayburn Tollway was named in honor of the late Congressman from North Texas. For 48 years Rayburn represented Texas' 4th congressional district serving a 16-county area, which included Collin, Rockwall, Grayson, Fannin and Lamar counties. Known as Mr. Sam, Rayburn was the longest-serving speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives serving 17 years in that capacity, between 1940 and 1961.

"Sam Rayburn is an iconic Texan known for his integrity, patriotism and fairness. As speaker and minority leader, Rayburn oversaw the passage of most of the significant legislation of the first half of the twentieth century. Among them was the creation of the Interstate Highway System. So, it is only fitting that his name becomes associated with a critical NTTA project which enhances mobility throughout North Texas. His impact was felt throughout the country, but North Texas was always home," said NTTA Chairman Paul N. Wageman.

In January, the Board considered three short-listed names: Sam Rayburn Tollway, Interurban Tollway and 121 Tollway. In compliance with the NTTA's Roadway Naming Policy, information was sent to the 121 corridor cities and counties to gauge community and regional sentiment of the names. In addition, comment was requested via the NTTA's eNewsletters to customers and elected officials and via the NTTA Web site.

The NTTA Roadway Naming Policy allows for posthumously naming a roadway after an individual who has made lasting contributions to the region, state, or nation.

A ceremony marking the naming of the Sam Rayburn Tollway will be held later this spring. Motorists can expect to see signs go up bearing the new name over the next several weeks.

Source: NTTA

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Scott Doyle says:

Where did Cesar Chavez Tollway land in the voting?

Those sly NTTA board-members clearly disrespected every single hispanic person who has ever lived by naming it anything but.

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James Scott says:

Lol - I was thinking the same thing.

Here's an opportunity for a win-win. Name the new Trinity tollway "Cesar Chavez" Tollway. A win for those wanting a street named after him, and a win for those that don't, as it's probable that tollway will never be built in our lifetime.

Hooray!

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John McClelland says:

I did suggest a campaign to get it to be Cesar Chavez but nobody took me up on it. Missed opportunities, my Latino friends!

So the guy who created the interstate system is going to be named on a toll road? I love the irony. Sam Rayburn is rolling over in his grave.

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Clay213 says:

Everyone knows mexicans don't take no toll roads

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Jesus Valadez says:

I do clay. :p

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jtmbls says:

I think we can easily blame Jason for this debacle.

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Pavel Lishin says:

<i>So the guy who created the interstate system is going to be named on a toll road? I love the irony. Sam Rayburn is rolling over in his grave. </i>

$0.45 cents per turn; $0.35 with purchase of RollTag.

<i>Everyone knows mexicans don't take no toll roads</i>

So who do you think is running them all? God-fearing fair-skinned Americans? Hah!

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Clay213 says:

I suppose I could cross reference the ntta warrants list..

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Travis Bush says:

They already gave him a lake...

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alexander troup says:

And an old whore house in south Texas....

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Jason Rice says:

Tumbles: blame Jason

Like any good citizen with an ideological axe to grind, I forged 783 ballots for Cesar Chavez... including 12% misspellings to accurately represent and reinforce my demographic stereotype.

Jesus: I do

Jesus - you are SOOOO friggin' close to losing your "Mexican" card it ain't EVEN funny. By the time they stretch the limits to keep you IN, it's gonna be impossible to keep me OUT. (Jason the minority - has a great ring to it, eh?)

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Jesus Valadez says:

I think this next line will make me lose my Mexican Card.

I love watching NASCAR. :p

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Mexico says:

Jesus, effective immediately, your membership is null and void. Please return all dashboard clutter at once including any religions statuettes and unclaimed Lotto tickets.

Effective March 31, your subscription to "La Salsa Del Mes" is also terminated.

Please rename any small dogs at your primary address to something more befitting a 90210 star than a real man.