79S30692 JHS-D

By:  Hughes                                                     H.C.R. No. 29 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Family members and friends of Glenn Canfield, Jr., 
who passed away on January 30, 2006, at the age of 70, may take 
solace in the knowledge that this longtime Longview resident has 
left behind a legacy of success and achievement that will be 
remembered for years to come; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Springfield, Illinois, Mr. Canfield was 
born to Glenn and Ruth K. Canfield on September 20, 1935, and 
proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; 
in 1954, he honored a promise made to his mother by becoming the 
first member of his family to graduate from high school, and he went 
on to earn a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from 
the University of Illinois, as well as a master's in business 
administration from The University of Texas at Tyler; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Canfield's 27-year career in the steel industry 
took him to Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, and Syracuse, New York, 
before he eventually settled in Longview, where he was employed by 
Lone Star Steel; this self-motivated and energetic individual set 
out on his own in 1986, establishing several entrepreneurial 
enterprises related to the production of steel, including the Plum 
Group, the Thermo Tech Company, Canfield Engineering, Inc., and 
Canfield & Associates; and
	WHEREAS, A man of strong faith with an abiding commitment to 
his family, Mr. Canfield attended Oakland Heights Baptist Church 
for many years; he was active with the Republican Party since 1958 
and assumed numerous leadership roles on the local and state 
levels, most notably as chairman and secretary of the Gregg County 
Republican Party; and
	WHEREAS, Loving husband and father, skilled scientist and 
businessman, community activist and devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, 
Glenn Canfield excelled in his many and varied roles during his long 
and fruitful life, and although he is deeply missed by his loved 
ones, his memory and spirit will flourish in their hearts all the 
days of their lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Glenn 
Canfield, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his wife, Virginia "Ginger" Canfield; to his children, 
Charisse Bodisch, Derek Canfield, Cheryl Cerda, Sherry Dickson, 
Randy Dickson, Tricia Brown, and Danny Dickson; to his siblings, 
Dr. John B. Canfield and Juanita Canfield; to his grandchildren, 
Nikki Canfield, Alec Ethan Canfield, Angelina Almanza, Racheal 
Ibarra, Tony Kellum, Sr., Tommy Arredondo, Dr. Misty Baker, Tish 
Davis, Angela Davis, Billy Dickson, and Mark Dickson;  to his 
great-grandchildren, Julianna Almanza, Vanessa Almanza, Isaicc 
Ibarra, Carlos Arredondo, Jose Arredondo, Tony Kellum, Jr., Eric 
Kellum, Sommer Baker, Lexi Baker, and Braxton Baker; and to his 
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Glenn Canfield, Jr.