Lewis Wesley Cutrer
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| Lewis Cutrer | |
|---|---|
| 53rd Mayor of Houston | |
| In office 1958–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Holcombe |
| Succeeded by | Louie Welch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1904 Osyka, Mississippi |
| Died | May 7, 1981 Houston, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi |
| Profession | Attorney |
Lewis W. Cutrer Terminal C at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is named after Cutrer.
Lewis Wesley Cutrer (1904–1981) served as Mayor of Houston, Texas from 1957–1963. Among his chief accomplishments while in office were the construction of Houston Intercontinental Airport (now George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and the Lake Livingston development project.[1]
The Houston Airport System named Lewis W. Cutrer Terminal C at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after Cutrer.[2]
References
- ↑ "Cutrer, Lewis Wesley". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved February 9, 2007.
- ↑ Gonzales, J. R. "A little on Lewis Cutrer." Houston Chronicle. November 5, 2007. Retrieved on January 17, 2009.
| Preceded by Oscar Holcombe |
Mayor of Houston, Texas 1958–1964 |
Succeeded by Louie Welch |
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