Bill 4997

                    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.

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  _______________________________________  _______ ____________

House   19960508  Received from Senate
Senate  19960508  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   19960507  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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.