SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize G. Richard Ferdinandtsen, president of American National Insurance Company, on the grand occasion of the company's centennial anniversary; and WHEREAS, Since it was chartered in 1905, American National Insurance Company has evolved into a major industry leader and ranks among our country's largest life insurance companies; today, the company and its subsidiaries provide personalized services to more than five million policyholders throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa; and WHEREAS, The company offers a broad line of insurance services and products, including life, health, property, casualty, and credit insurance, annuities, and pension plans; Securities Management and Research, Incorporated, a broker-dealer subsidiary of the company, offers mutual funds and other securities; and WHEREAS, American National Insurance Company is authorized to sell its products to American military personnel in Europe, and through a subsidiary, American National de México, Compañia de Seguros de Vida, the company offers insurance and securities in Mexico; and WHEREAS, American National Insurance Company is hosting a Centennial Gala on April 2, 2005, to celebrate its 100 years of service to its policyholders, stockholders, and the public; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend President G. Richard Ferdinandtsen, employees, and other management personnel of American National Insurance Company on their success and their many contributions to our state and country and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Jackson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate