[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E310-E311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING DAVID PRINGLE

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of admiration 
that we congratulate Mr. David Pringle, Senior Vice President of Aflac, 
on his retirement on behalf of the citizens of our districts.
  As you know, Aflac is one of Georgia's most renowned and respected 
companies. The company has repeatedly found its name on prestigious 
lists such as Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Ethisphere's 
list of World's Most Ethical Companies. In addition, Aflac has 
generously provided the opportunity for more than 5,000 skilled 
individuals to demonstrate the spirit that has made the company a 
household name and has helped make Georgia a highly desirable place to 
live and raise a family.
  What makes a company like Aflac so successful are the employees and 
leaders, like

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David, who work tirelessly behind the scenes. As Senior Vice President, 
David serves as a role model, as his career is a veritable road map for 
young ambitious people to follow and emulate. However, his recent 
decision to retire from Aflac and departure from Washington certainly 
will be a source of sadness among members of Congress and staff so 
accustomed to reaching out to David whenever in need of counsel. It is 
not only the institutional knowledge of the insurance industry's most 
complex issues that will be missed, but the friendship David has 
provided to us over the years.
  We wish David and Linell all the best in their next chapter, and hope 
that it includes the rewards and the leisure he has so richly earned.

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