Tallahassee Airport to be designated Bobby Bowden International Airport, family says thanks
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State officials announced the Tallahassee International Airport will be named for coach Bobby Bowden. Family members and local officials praised Bowden's legacy at a public unveiling; his daughter, Ginger Bowden Madden, and State Senator Corey Simon spoke at the ceremony.
State officials announced at a Governor's Cabinet event that the Tallahassee International Airport will be designated for longtime Florida State coach Bobby Bowden.
The governor said he could think of "no better person from this community" to honor, and outlined Bowden's record and community influence. Senator Corey Simon called Bowden a mentor and described the designation as a chance to add "flight" to Bowden's moniker of "faith, family and football."
Ginger Bowden Madden, identified in the event as the coach's daughter and a state attorney, thanked officials and recalled family memories of her father spending many hours at the airport. "Anyone who was privileged and honored enough by God to have Bobby Bowden as a father has a definite advantage in life," she said, and expressed gratitude that her father's legacy will be preserved at the airport.
Officials led a ceremonial unveiling of a new airport sign and logo during the event. Transportation officials said crews would update road signs leading to the airport to display the Bowden name following the ceremony.
The event combined official remarks, family remembrance and a ceremonial sign unveiling; no formal vote or ordinance text was presented at the event.
