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Senate
Resolution 112
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
AFLAC Incorporated and declaring November 17, 2005, "AFLAC Day" in the State of
Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
brothers John, Paul, and Bill Amos founded AFLAC Incorporated in 1955, with its
first operation in a small, six-room, rented complex in the Swift Building in
downtown Columbus; and
WHEREAS,
AFLAC, a Fortune 200 company, is today recognized in the State of Georgia,
across the nation, and around the world as a leader in the financial
services/insurance industry insuring over 40 million people and having over $53
billion in assets; and
WHEREAS,
AFLAC has grown to become one of the nation's best-known and admired brands;
and
WHEREAS,
AFLAC has provided thousands of jobs for Columbus and the state, contributing
hundreds of millions of dollars to the state's economy; and
WHEREAS,
AFLAC has continued to uphold its promise to always be there for our
policyholders when life's medical emergencies happen; and
WHEREAS,
the great State of Georgia is very grateful to AFLAC and the vision the Amos
brothers had 50 years ago. We look forward to AFLAC's next 50 years of new
product innovations, continued outstanding customer service, and financial
success that has made it not just one of Georgia's best companies, but has made
AFLAC a worldwide leader in the insurance industry.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
commending AFLAC Incorporated for its responsible leadership and its commitment
to the citizens of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate declares November 17, 2005, "AFLAC Day" in the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate declares November 17, 2005, "AFLAC Day" in the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to AFLAC
Incorporated.