A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE GEORGE "FRANK" SHEPPARD UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HIS DECADES OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize George "Frank" Sheppard, AAI, CAE, of Richland County will retire on December 31, 2024, after a career spanning decades as a distinguished member of the state's insurance industry; and

Whereas, a native of Laurens, Mr. Sheppard received his undergraduate degree from The Citadel; and

Whereas, Mr. Sheppard has been the president and chief executive officer of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of South Carolina (the Big "I") since January 1, 2006. He joined the Big "I" staff in 1992, and previously was an independent agent with the Goldsmith-Theodore Agency in Columbia; and

Whereas, Mr. Sheppard began his insurance career with Nationwide Insurance Company as an adjuster in Columbia and Greenville and was a marketing underwriter with Marsh & McLennan Companies in Washington, DC before moving back to Columbia; and

Whereas, Mr. Sheppard has always been a proponent of education and professional development. He holds the Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), and the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designations. He was recognized by his peers in the industry in 2014 when he was named Executive of the Year by the S.C. Society of Association Executives; and

Whereas, grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and excellence Mr. Sheppard has demonstrated for insurance and association professionals, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly take great pleasure in wishing him well as he enters retirement and trusts he will find much enjoyment in the more leisurely pace of the days ahead.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate George "Frank" Sheppard upon the occasion of his retirement, extend deep appreciation for his years of distinguished service as an insurance professional to the people of South Carolina and beyond, and offer best wishes for a satisfying and rewarding retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to George "Frank" Sheppard.

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