[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE MOSES INSURANCE GROUP

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Moses 
Insurance Group and its members as they are honored by the Amherst 
Chamber of Commerce with the 2013 Family Owned Business Award.
   The Moses Insurance Group was founded by Charles ``Herky'' Moses in 
1955. Herky was a true community servant with an incredible work ethic. 
During World War II, he served his country by joining the Marines. 
Herky later continued his service as a volunteer firefighter, coach, 
and community youth mentor, in addition to being an active member of 
several service organizations including the Kiwanis, Knights of 
Columbus, Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, George Lamm Post, 
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
   The Moses Insurance Group remains a family-owned business. Herky's 
son Robert joined the firm in 1977, followed by his sons Ken in 1979 
and Douglas in 1984. Robert and Ken remain with the firm to this day, 
serving as President and Vice President, respectively. Their sister, 
Carole, and brother, Charles Jr., came on board in 1988. Carole serves 
as the Human Resources Department and keeps the company's books, while 
Charles worked part-time as a sales producer. Jeffrey Moses, a member 
of the third generation of the Moses family, is the newest hire, after 
receiving his P&C Insurance Brokers' License in 2008.
   Inspired by Herky's tradition of service, the members of the Moses 
Insurance Agency are active in many service organizations today. Agency 
owners are members of or volunteers with the Independent Insurance 
Agents Association, Trusted Choice Agents, Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 
Williamsville Business Association, Western New York Food Shuttle, 
Amherst Lions Club, Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation, several 
committees at St. Leo the Great and St. Gregory the Great churches, 
Sacred Heart Academy High School, American Heart Association Walk-a-
thon, Cancer Diamond Society Ball, and the Boy Scouts of America Troop 
431.
   Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a few moments to recognize 
the good works of this service-minded, family-owned business. I admire 
their commitment to our community and am grateful for their continued 
involvement.

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