Backup Documents 05/25/2010 Item # 4C4c
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, NAIW (National Association of Insurance Women) International has
achieved an illustrious record of professional achievement and dedicated
service to its clients and the nation and is deserving of public recognition
and commendation; and,
WHEREAS, this highly esteemed association is composed of 340 local organizations
numbering approximately 9,000 members, all of whom are competent women
and men employed in various fields of the insurance industry; and
WHEREAS, Constantly creating good will through integrity and dedication, NAIW
(International) has grown remarkably since it was founded in 1940, with
some 39 women representing 17 regional insurance clubs; and
WHEREAS, The major purpose of this highly effective organization is to 'encourage and
foster educational programs designed to broaden the knowledge and the
understanding of the insurance field and to cultivate increasing friendship,
loyalty, and desire for service among its members -- and,
WHEREAS, it is of the inestimable benefit to the members to be provided with the
opportunity to associate with other industry professionals, enabling them to
share solutions, problems, and experiences and thereby gain better
understanding and also increase alliances; and
WHEREAS, NAIW (International) includes within its code of ethics the laudable pledge
of service that is honest, thorough, gracious, and professional and the
promise to perform in an honorable manner- noble words which are truly a
part of each member's pursuit of his or her career; and
WHEREAS, this outstanding oiyanization has been recognized as a vital resource by the
Independent Insurance Agents of America, the American Association of
Managing Genera/ Agents, the Insurance Institute of America, and the
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 16 through May 22, 2010 be designated as
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of May, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA A
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
Dwral'T E. BROCx, CLERK