78S30157 JNC-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 38 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, William E. Sleeper is ending a highly successful 
term as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas, 
and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor him and to 
recognize his many achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Sleeper has been a force in the Texas insurance 
industry for more than 30 years, and his hard work and dedication 
have earned him the respect of colleagues throughout the Lone Star 
State; and
	WHEREAS, President of Sleeper, Sewell & Company, this 
accomplished professional has rendered outstanding service to 
commercial and personal clients as an account executive in 
property, casualty, life, and health insurance for this highly 
regarded agency; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to serving as the company's president, 
Mr. Sleeper works as a risk management consultant through the 
William E. Sleeper Company, a division of Sleeper, Sewell &
Company, assisting clients in risk management, including risk 
analysis, risk transfer, risk funding, and risk control; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Principia College in Eslah, Illinois, 
Mr. Sleeper has demonstrated a commitment to staying abreast of 
relevant topics in his field; over the years he has earned 
designation as a chartered property casualty underwriter, an 
associate in risk management, an associate in management, a 
chartered life underwriter, and an accredited advisor in insurance 
designation; additionally, he is a licensed property and liability 
recording agent for life insurance and risk management; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has further served his 
chosen profession as an active member of the Chartered Property 
Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society, the Independent Insurance 
Agents of Texas, and the Independent Insurance Agents of America; 
and
	WHEREAS, Despite his demanding professional life, 
Mr. Sleeper has continued to make time in his schedule to work for 
the betterment of his community; the Park Cities Rotary Club and 
Rotary International have benefited from his time and many talents 
in myriad ways; and
	WHEREAS, Duly recognized for his innumerable achievements, 
Mr. Sleeper has received such prestigious accolades as the 
Distinguished Service Award from the Independent Insurance Agents 
of Dallas, the Leadership Recognition Award from the CPCU Society, 
and the Standard Setter Award from the CPCU Society; and
	WHEREAS, This notable Texan has been supported throughout his 
career by a close-knit family that includes his beloved wife, Mica, 
his four daughters, Shannon Wright, Shawn Haney, Jessica Nemmers, 
and Alyssa Dyson, and his six grandchildren, Corey, Lauren, 
Brittany, Ryan, Keith, and Luke; he also derives great pleasure 
from pursuing his favorite hobbies, which include exercising, 
traveling, and playing in the Town North Concert Band, the Texas All 
State German Band, the Dixie Flyers, and the Heritage Brass Band; 
and
	WHEREAS, Bill Sleeper's extensive contributions to the 
insurance industry and to his community have touched the lives of 
many people, and it is a privilege to wish him well as he steps down 
from the president's post to take on new challenges and 
opportunities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor William E. Sleeper on 
the completion of his exemplary tenure as president of the 
Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas, and extend to him heartfelt 
best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to 
come; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Sleeper as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.