81R3498 MG-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 117
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of George Hammon Cardiff of Katy on
October 29, 2007, at the age of 76, brought a profound loss to all
those who were fortunate enough to know him; and
WHEREAS, One of the seven sons of Ruth Genevive and John
Victor Cardiff, George Hammon Cardiff was born in Houston on
January 30, 1931; he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1950, serving his
country in the Korean War, and he attended the University of
Houston; Mr. Cardiff's relatives, among the early settlers of the
Katy Prairie, farmed rice for many years, and after closing his
family's farm, he went to work for Brookshire-Katy Drainage
District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cardiff became a supervisor at the district in
1974, and he held this position until 1983, when he was named
superintendent of field operations; in April 2006, he retired after
more than three decades of outstanding service; throughout his
career, Mr. Cardiff was active in the Texas Water Conservation
Association, just as his father had been some years earlier; in
addition to participating in many of the organization's committee
functions, he was instrumental in the development of the Drainage
Districts Panel, for which he was a charter director, and he was
later awarded an Honorary Life Membership for his significant
contributions to the association; and
WHEREAS, A respected citizen, Mr. Cardiff was involved in his
community as a leader of the local cub scout chapter, charter member
of the City of Katy home rule committee, and faithful congregant at
First United Methodist Church of Katy; in all of his endeavors, he
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Alby, their two children,
Candace and Craig, and their grandson, David; and
WHEREAS, Known for his sense of humor and storytelling
ability, George Cardiff enriched the lives of many with his kind and
generous manner, and he will long be remembered with great
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Hammon Cardiff
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife of more than 50 years, Alby Bay Cardiff; to his daughter,
Candace Cardiff Latham; to his son, Craig Cardiff; to his grandson,
David Latham, Jr.; to his brother, Robert Cardiff, and his wife,
Evelyn; to his brother-in-law, Leon Bay, and his wife, Elsa; to his
sisters-in-law, Faye Cardiff, Elaine Kuchenbecker and her husband,
Richard, Doris Cardiff, and Betty Cardiff; to his many nieces and
nephews; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George
Hammon Cardiff.