[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE BY FIDELITY ASSOCIATES INSURANCE AND 
                           FINANCIAL SERVICES

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Fidelity Associates Insurance and Financial Services for their 100 
years of service to Spokane, Washington. Fidelity Associates is one of 
the Inland Northwest's largest locally owned, independent insurance 
agencies, and one of its richest in terms of history and tradition. 
Fidelity Associates is a family-owned business and has the distinction 
of being one of the few to be passed from the hands of the third 
generation to those of a fourth.
  In 100 years, this proud company has become a leader in the insurance 
world. From humble roots, it has grown to manage premiums in excess of 
$40,000,000. This places Fidelity in the top 5 percent of all United 
States insurance agencies. Its employees are directly involved with 
over 8,500 clients through risk management, insurance, employee 
benefits and financial services. On top of all this, the employees of 
Fidelity Associates post thousands of hours toward community service 
each year.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and thank Fidelity 
Associates Insurance and Financial Services, the Jones Family, and the 
exemplary employees for their 100 remarkable years of service to our 
community, and I invite my colleagues to join me in congratulating this 
company and the family which has led it for so long.

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