Current Status Bill Number:4997 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960507 Primary Sponsor:Walker All Sponsors:Walker and Richardson Drafted Document Number:gjk\22801sd.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960508 Subject:Independent Insurance Agents of America, Inc.
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TO COMMEND THE INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC., (IIAA) ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Whereas, the Independent Insurance Agents of American, Inc., (IIAA) is entering its second century as an association, having been founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1896; and
Whereas, the Independent Insurance Agents of South Carolina, having been founded in 1899 has helped serve the small business community and the State on behalf of the National Association for ninety-seven years; and
Whereas, IIAA is a voluntary federation of state associations and local boards proudly serving every state in the union with more than three hundred thousand independent insurance agents and their employees; and
Whereas, IIAA has recorded an illustrious history establishing itself as one of the nation's largest and oldest independent agent's associations known for its strength and effectiveness; and
Whereas, the Independent Insurance Agents of America continues to maintain its original grassroots structure dedicated to fair practices in the marketplace, high business standards for the association and its members; and
Whereas, IIAA members rely on a commitment to competition, professionalism, and education to ensure public confidence and choice in the insurance industry; and
Whereas, many thousand of consumers have benefited from the outstanding leadership model this association has provided for the industry and its members; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to pay tribute to the contribution that this great association has made to the civic enrichment of our State and Nation. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby commend the Independent Insurance Agents of America, Inc., (IIAA) on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Independent Insurance Agents of American, Inc., and the Independent Insurance Agents of South Carolina.