SENATE RESOLUTION 30

(By Senators Gaunch, Stollings, Williams and Kessler)

[Introduced February 10, 2016.]

Recognizing John Canfield for his dedicated leadership and service to West Virginia’s insurance community.

Whereas, John Canfield has for many years faithfully and earnestly represented the interests of State Farm Insurance Companies, its policyholders, associates, agents and management; and

Whereas, John Canfield served State Farm Insurance Companies for more than twenty years as an employee of the company and represented it before the executive and legislative branches of the State of West Virginia; and

Whereas, John Canfield has dependably and steadfastly advocated for a competitive and vibrant property and casualty insurance marketplace in the State of West Virginia for more than twenty years; and

Whereas, John Canfield played an instrumental leadership role in the ongoing operations and leadership of the West Virginia Insurance Federation, including serving as its chairman; and

Whereas, John Canfield has ably served as a role model for advocates within the property and casualty insurance business, and the business community generally, and has become a lasting friend and colleague to many; and

Whereas, John Canfield left State Farm and his role representing West Virginia’s insurance community in 2015; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes John Canfield for his dedicated leadership and service to West Virginia’s insurance community; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to John Canfield.