Whereas, for 50 years, Association for Advanced Life
Underwriting members have been increasingly strong advocates for advanced life
insurance planning and its benefits to millions of Americans;
Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
has helped educate Congress and the country about the trillions of dollars of
protection, savings, and capital and millions of jobs provided by life
insurance products;
Whereas, Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
members have helped Americans with long-term estate, business, pension, and
deferred compensation planning;
Whereas, Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
members have been very active participants in our democracy, particularly at
the Federal or congressional level, providing their real life, market-based
expertise on issues involving life insurance;
Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
has provided technical assistance on a variety of life insurance-related
matters to the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Department of Labor, and the
Financial Accounting Standards Board;
Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
has advocated in both the Federal and State legislatures for reforms needed to
assure that life insurance is used appropriately for the benefit of clients and
the general public;
Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
has worked to unify the life insurance industry to better advocate in the
interests of the American public; and
Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
has worked to reflect the high level of commitment, principles, and expertise
of its members and leaders: Now, therefore, be it
That—
(1)the Association
for Advanced Life Underwriting is congratulated on its 50th anniversary;
and
(2)the Association
for Advanced Life Underwriting is wished continued success during its next 50
years.