By Siebert H.R. No. 1047 74R13839 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Keith White for the many significant contributions he has made to 1-3 the Irving community as a businessman and civic leader; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. White began his career in 1957 with Republic 1-5 National Bank, and he embarked on his rewarding career in the 1-6 insurance industry in 1968, when he went to work with Mercantile 1-7 Security Life Insurance Company in Dallas; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Well regarded throughout his chosen field for his 1-9 professionalism, expertise, and dedication, he went on to become an 1-10 independent agent and formed Keith White Agency in 1981 in Irving; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, This outstanding businessman later became a general 1-13 agent for Time Insurance Company of Milwaukee; a leader in the 1-14 industry, he has been recognized for his skill and hard work with 1-15 numerous prestigious awards, including the "Ring of Honor," which 1-16 is the highest production award bestowed by the company, the 1-17 Excellence Award, and the President's Award; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. White continues to positively affect issues 1-19 vital to the industry as an esteemed member of several professional 1-20 organizations; a founding member of the Association of Health 1-21 Insurance Agents, he also is involved with the National Association 1-22 of Health Underwriters and the Dallas Association of Life 1-23 Underwriters, which honored him as its 1994 Hall of Fame Award 1-24 winner; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. White also is active with the Texas Association 2-2 of Life Underwriters; over the years he has served the group in 2-3 numerous leadership capacities, and he currently serves as 2-4 president and as a valued member of several important committees; 2-5 and 2-6 WHEREAS, A man of boundless energy and enthusiasm, he also 2-7 has benefited the community through his work with several worthy 2-8 organizations, including Las Colinas Rotary Club, the Irving 2-9 Chamber of Commerce, and the Irving Schools Foundation Advisory 2-10 Board; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, he has enjoyed the 2-12 love and support of his devoted wife, Melva, and the couple's three 2-13 fine children; over the years, their close-knit family has 2-14 continued to grow, and the Whites now delight in the company of 2-15 five beloved grandchildren; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Mr. White has greatly benefited the Irving community 2-17 as both a businessman and civic leader, and it gives the members of 2-18 this chamber great pleasure to honor him for his many achievements; 2-19 now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-21 Legislature hereby honor Keith White for the many significant 2-22 contributions he has made to the Irving community and extend to him 2-23 warmest best wishes for continued success in all his future 2-24 endeavors; and, be it further 2-25 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-26 prepared for Mr. White as an expression of high esteem by the Texas 2-27 House of Representatives.