81R4812 SKA-D
 
  By: Farabee H.R. No. 178
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the National Association of Insurance and
  Financial Advisors-Texas (NAIFA-Texas) are gathering in Austin on
  January 27, 2009, for their legislative day at the Capitol,
  providing a fitting opportunity to acknowledge this exemplary
  organization on its 84th anniversary; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1925, NAIFA-Texas, formerly known as the
  Texas Association of Life Underwriters, is composed of more than
  3,000 members statewide, making it the largest association of
  financial and insurance professionals in the Lone Star State; the
  group is dedicated to protecting the interests of families and
  businesses by identifying risks and offering solutions for
  financial independence; the association also promotes
  communication, ethical conduct, governmental relations and
  advocacy, networking, and public service while hosting conferences
  and seminars; and
         WHEREAS, The association currently benefits from the
  leadership and expertise of president Earl A. Thompson, RFC, LUTCF
  and the members of the Texas Leaders Round Table, representing the
  top two percent of the state's life insurance producers; and
         WHEREAS, NAIFA-Texas is a vital group of professionals who
  consistently work in behalf of consumers and businesses to advance
  financial independence and reliable insurance for all, and it is a
  pleasure to recognize their important work at this time; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby welcome members of the National Association of
  Insurance and Financial Advisors-Texas to the State Capitol on the
  occasion of NAIFA-Texas' 84th anniversary and commend its
  membership for an excellent record of serving families and
  businesses in the Lone Star State; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.