79S11012 MAM-D

By:  Crownover                                                    H.R. No. 303



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, David E. Smithkey, CLU, is president-elect of the 
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), 
and his visit to the State of Texas provides a fitting opportunity 
to recognize his accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, A resident of Flushing, Michigan, Mr. Smithkey first 
entered the insurance business in 1981, and he is currently a 
principal with Security First Benefits Corporation in Flint; and
	WHEREAS, He has served as president of the Flint and Michigan 
chapters of NAIFA, which is a national nonprofit organization 
representing the interests of more than 70,000 insurance and 
financial advisors; before his election in 2004, Mr. Smithkey 
served as a trustee of the association and acted as chair of the 
NAIFA Transformation Task Force, "The Commitment to Excellence"; 
and
	WHEREAS, His other professional affiliations include 
membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, the Association for 
Advanced Life Underwriting, the National Association of Health 
Underwriters, The American College, the Society for Financial 
Service Professionals, the Golden Key Society, and the Flint Estate 
Planning Council; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to the needs of his community, Mr. 
Smithkey is also an active civic leader, and currently serves as an 
elder at Emanuel Lutheran Church; moreover, he is a former 
president and honorary board member of the Genesee Valley Chapter 
of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, David Smithkey has made important contributions to 
the insurance and financial industries for several decades, and his 
leadership is a valuable asset to all who work in this field; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate David E. 
Smithkey on his election as president of the National Association 
of Insurance and Financial Advisors and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for an enjoyable visit to the Lone Star State; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Smithkey as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.