H.R. No. 223



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A. Dwain Mayfield is retiring from his position as 
vice president of marketing initiatives with Lockheed Martin 
Aeronautics Company; and
	WHEREAS, As a member of the company's management team, Mr. 
Mayfield has served as a senior advisor for all Lockheed Martin Aero 
fighter and transport business initiatives; he was formerly staff 
vice president for marketing and strategic planning and was 
responsible for future planning, market analysis and development, 
and program definition; since 1961, he has worked in Fort Worth, 
first with General Dynamics Corporation and then with Lockheed 
Martin when they acquired the Fort Worth operation; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mayfield earned a master's degree in business 
administration from Texas Christian University and bachelor's and 
master's degrees in engineering from Texas A&M University; he has 
maintained deep ties with A&M as the company executive responsible 
for university relations and as a member of the advisory council for 
the dean of engineering; he has also served on the university's 
international studies advisory board, the Private Enterprise 
Research Center board, and the Bush School of Public Service and 
International Policy board; and
	WHEREAS, Retirement from an outstanding career in business 
and engineering will mark a new chapter for Dwain Mayfield; 
supported by his wife, Lynda, and their son, David, he will no doubt 
take pleasure in his many hobbies, which include hunting, skiing, 
and managing the family farm and ranch; he leaves Lockheed Martin 
with a legacy of professionalism and a host of colleagues who wish 
him continued success and happiness; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate A. Dwain Mayfield on his tenure 
with Lockheed Martin and extend to him sincere best wishes for a 
fulfilling retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Mayfield as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 223 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House