Bill Text: GA HR2127 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Allstate Corporation; Mr. Thomas J. Wilson; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR2127 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2127-Introduced.html
10 LC 94 2086
House Resolution 2127
By: Representatives Golick of the 34th, Murphy of the 120th, and Maxwell of the 17th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending the Allstate Corporation and Mr. Thomas J. Wilson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Allstate Corporation was one of the first United States insurance and financial services companies to publish an annual Social Responsibility report; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas J. Wilson has diligently and conscientiously dedicated his time, talents, and energy to Allstate, ensuring the company's success with his leadership and guidance as chairman, president, and chief executive officer; and

WHEREAS, Allstate has received numerous honors and awards for corporate social responsibility, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CRO Magazine, among the best 100 companies and best companies for women of color by Working Mother magazine, a top 10 company for female executives by the National Association for Female Executives, Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a Top 100 Company for Employee Training and Development by Training magazine; and

WHEREAS, since 1976, Allstate's more than 125 employee-led Helping Hands Committees have coordinated volunteerism efforts in communities across the country; and

WHEREAS, Allstate maintains an Employee Giving Campaign, in which the company matches 15 cents of every dollar donated by employees, and agency owners contribute an additional 5 cents to the United Way; and

WHEREAS, Allstate makes loans to help local chapters of national organizations to help develop vacant lots, build new facilities, and provide young adults with services that support job readiness, placement, and training; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson has been recognized with numerous honors and awards throughout his career, including a 2010 Salute to Greatness Award from the King Center, which honors outstanding efforts toward building Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Beloved Community"; and

WHEREAS, a company concerned about the environment for future generations, Allstate invests in wind, hydro, and geothermal projects, recently began funding a solar power project in Nevada, and plans to commit at least $200 million in environmentally beneficial investments over the next three years; and

WHEREAS, the outstanding service Allstate provides customers, employees, local communities, and future generations, and the incredible leadership of Mr. Wilson is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Allstate Corporation for creating a welcoming and supportive work environment and encouraging employees to give back to others through the company's fine example and recognize Mr. Thomas J. Wilson for making this amazing company what it is today.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Thomas J. Wilson.
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