[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 10, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the Allstate 
Insurance Company for its leadership and dedication to enhance the 
lives of the members of the communities it serves and for its strategic 
commitment to the diverse Hispanic community. Today Allstate is the 
leading national company among Hispanics for auto, property, and life 
insurance.
  The Allstate Insurance Company and its agent network have a long 
heritage of caring and commitment. For over sixty years Allstate has 
actively supported the community by establishing ``Helping Hands'' 
activities, the philanthropic efforts of the Allstate Foundation, 
programs such as the Allstate Giving Campaign and All-American City 
Awards, and by their participation in the President's Summit for 
America's Future and important working relationships with the National 
Council of La Raza (NCLR). HAPCOA (Hispanic American Police Commanders 
Association) and SER (Service, Employment and Redevelopment).
  Add to this the more than one million hours Allstate employees and 
their families volunteer annually to shelters, hospitals, soup 
kitchens, schools, and places of worship and we see how Allstate keeps 
the tradition of giving alive.
  Throughout its history the company has been tirelessly involved in 
providing time and financial resources to civic, charitable, 
humanitarian, government, and educational causes as well as safety and 
prevention programs that target teen drivers, fire prevention, theft, 
and child, property, and home safety.
  Becoming a major sponsors of the 1998 Latino Book and Family Festival 
and supporting Edward James Olmos' efforts to link culture through 
literacy and education, further demonstrates the Allstate commitment to 
support programs that are of importance to their customers and to each 
of us.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to the Allstate Insurance Company, a role model of good 
corporate citizenship for Corporate America.

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