[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7786-S7787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN HOFER

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize my friend, Carolyn 
Hofer, as she enters retirement after more than 50 years impacting the 
great State of South Dakota and many of its citizens. Carolyn has 
worked as an insurance agent, association program administrator, and 
most recently as the executive vice president of the Independent 
Insurance Agents of South Dakota, IIASD. In that capacity, she has 
represented hundreds of Main Street small businesses, their employees, 
and the communities that they serve. She has done a remarkable job of 
piloting the association as a strong and thoughtful leader.
  Carolyn grew up on a family dairy farm near Worthing, graduated from 
Lennox High School, and went on to

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graduate from Nettleton Commercial College. She entered the insurance 
industry shortly thereafter and never looked back. Carolyn started with 
Underwriter's Adjusting Company before moving to Pierre and working for 
Dave Johnson Insurance. Following her time there, the IIASD opportunity 
presented itself, and Carolyn subsequently rose through the ranks to 
become the association's top employee.
  Despite the many hours that Carolyn has spent serving her agent 
membership and their customers, she will be the first to tell you that 
she has received so much more than she has given over the years. That 
is truly the heart of a servant leader.
  I would also like to recognize Carolyn's husband, Doug, who also 
served our great State for many years as director of the South Dakota 
State Parks. Together, Carolyn and Doug have positively impacted so 
many South Dakotans.
  The State of South Dakota is truly proud of Carolyn Hofer and wishes 
her all the best.

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