Resolutions passed by the Texas House of Representatives (HR 215) and Senate (SR 76) celebrate the 100-year anniversary of NAIFA’s Texas chapter. The Senate resolution was sponsored by Senator Bryan Hughes and the House resolution by Representative Ryan Guillen.
Representative Guillen recognized NAIFA President Doug Massey, and NAIFA-Texas leaders Rick Demko and Jason Talley from the House floor. Several Senators recognized members of NAIFA-Texas in attendance at the passage of the measure.
Video of the passage of the House version is also available. The House version of the resolution reads:
WHEREAS, The Texas State Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and
WHEREAS, NAIFA-Texas was established as the Texas Association of Life Underwriters in 1925, and it adopted its current name in 1999; since its inception, the organization has advocated in behalf of financial service professionals across the state; it has also worked to foster a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members; and
WHEREAS, Today, NAIFA-Texas is composed of 10 local chapter and affiliate associations, and it represents more than 1,300 members statewide; in addition to supporting the professional development of its members, the organization honors industry leaders through its awards program; and
WHEREAS, Over the past century, NAIFA-Texas has played an instrumental role in advancing the field of insurance and financial services in the state, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing the organization on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Texas State Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for NAIFA-Texas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
