[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BOBBY SALMON

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                        HON. PATRICK T. McHENRY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2023

  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend Mr. 
Bobby Salmon for his service to the nation's largest insurance 
association, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, 
also known as the Big ``I.'' Bobby is nearing the end of his term as 
Chairman of the InsurPac Board of Trustees, a position that he has held 
since September of 2020. During his time as Chairman, the committee has 
risen to new heights.
  In addition to chairing InsurPac, Bobby has served with distinction 
on the Big ``I'' Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee. 
He has been an effective and thoughtful advocate for independent 
insurance agents and small businesses across the country.
  Bobby attended Western Carolina University and is currently an 
independent agent with INSURE in Raleigh, North Carolina. He entered 
the insurance industry in 1991 and has been positively impacting lives 
ever since.
  In addition to serving the Big ``I'' national association, Bobby has 
been one of the most dedicated volunteer leaders for the Independent 
Insurance Agents of North Carolina. He has chaired the young agents 
committee, the bylaws task force, and the board of directors, as well 
as the governance & leadership committee. Additionally, he has served 
on the legislative & PAC committees, products & services, advertising, 
surplus lines, and audit committees.
  Importantly for North Carolina, Bobby is also an active leader and 
philanthropist in his community. He serves in a variety of ways, 
perhaps most importantly as a volunteer leader for Ridgecrest Baptist 
Church in Durham.
  I would also like to recognize Kim, Bobby's wife of forty years. 
Together they reside in Hillsborough, North Carolina and have three 
children Tyler, Jordan and Morgan.
  The state of North Carolina is proud of Bobby Salmon and thanks him 
for his continued leadership of the Big ``I'', its membership, and the 
great state of North Carolina.

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