H.R. No. 662

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Republic Group of Dallas is celebrating the 110th anniversary of its founding in 2013; and

WHEREAS, In 1903, brothers Ike and George Jalonick, both native Texans, established a new fire insurance company and issued their first policy to the Dallas Morning News; and

WHEREAS, Now known as the Republic Group, the business provides personal property, personal automobile, farm and ranch, and commercial lines of insurance through independent agents primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, The Republic Group employs 343 people, many of whom have served the company for longer than three decades; committed to the community the business has called home for 110 years, employees have over the last decade raised more than $1 million for local charities, including the United Way, Carter Blood Blank, Toys for Tots, and the North Texas Food Bank; and

WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and contribute to local economies are important components of a prosperous future, and the Republic Group is deserving of recognition for the positive role it plays in the Dallas community and beyond; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Republic Group of Dallas and extend to its officers and employees sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Republic Group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Sheets

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 662 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House