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.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 4, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate