Backup Documents 04/28/2009 Item # 4H
PROCLAMA TION
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WHEREAS, National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW), 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 approximately 300 local
organizations numbering approximately 8,000 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 an inestimable benefit to the members to be provided with the opportunity
to associate with other industry professionals, enabling them to share solutions,
problems, and .xperiences, and thereby gain better understanding and also
increase alliances; anr:I.
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 port of each
members pursuit of his or her career; and.
WHEREAS, this outstanding organization has been recognized as a vital resource by the
Independent Insurance Agents of America, the American Association of
Managing General Agents, the Insurance Institute of America, and the
Chartered Property and Casualty t/nderwriters.
NOW THEREFORE. be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 17'" through May 23"', 2009, be designated as
NA770NAL ASSOCIA770N OF INSt/RANCE WOMEN WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of April. 2009.
BOARD OF COt/NTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COt/Nr;: FLORIDA
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DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: