R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Don Medlin of Plano is ending a highly successful 1-2 term as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas 1-3 (IIAT), and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor 1-4 the many accomplishments and contributions of this fine gentleman; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, The cofounder of Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates, 1-7 Mr. Medlin has been involved in the insurance industry for nearly 1-8 three decades, and his hard work and dedication have earned him the 1-9 respect and admiration of his colleagues throughout the state; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He is a graduate and Distinguished Alumnus of the 1-11 University of North Texas; he earned a master's degree from the 1-12 University of Dallas and worked for two national insurance agencies 1-13 before opening his own agency in 1982; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A board member of IIAT since 1996, Mr. Medlin has 1-15 served the organization in a number of leadership positions, 1-16 including president-elect in 1999-2000 and chairman of the industry 1-17 relations committee; in addition, he is the former president of the 1-18 Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas and has served as a 1-19 committee member and advisor to the state board of the Texas 1-20 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund and the Lone Star Insurance 1-21 Company; and 1-22 WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is also a devoted community 1-23 leader, giving generously of his time and talents to the American 1-24 Red Cross, Young Life of Denton County, Victims' Outreach, and 2-1 several ecological and wildlife projects; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Blessed with a close-knit family, Mr. Medlin is 2-3 looking forward to having more time to spend with his wife, Ann, 2-4 their daughters, Rebecca Medlin and Andrea Evans, their son-in-law, 2-5 David Evans, and their treasured granddaughter, Bailey Evans; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Mr. Medlin's extensive contributions to the 2-7 insurance industry in Texas have touched the lives of many people, 2-8 and it is a privilege to recognize him at this time; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend Don Medlin, president of the Independent 2-12 Insurance Agents of Texas, and extend to him sincere best wishes 2-13 for good fortune and happiness in all of his future endeavors; and, 2-14 be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. Medlin as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives. Goolsby _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 961 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House