[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      COMMENDING WILLIAM F. HOFMAN

 Mr. KENNEDY. Madam President, I welcome this opportunity to 
commend a distinguished citizen of Massachusetts, William F. Hofmann 
III of Belmont, who is now completing his highly successful term as 
president of the nation's largest insurance association--the 
Independent Insurance Agents of America.
  Bill is partner in Provider Insurance Group, which has offices in 
Belmont, Brookline and Needham in Massachusetts, and his career has 
long been notable for his outstanding contributions, and dedication to 
his community and his profession.
  Bill began his service in the insurance industry with the 
Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents where he served as 
president. He also served the State as its representative on the 
national board of the Independent Insurance Agents of America.
  Bill was elected to IIAA's Executive Committee in 1995, and became 
its president last fall. He has worked effectively through the IIAA to 
strengthen the competitive standing of independent insurance agents by 
helping to provide the support they need to run more successful 
businesses. He served as chairman of IIAA's Education Committee for 
four years, and in 1994 he received a Presidential Citation for his 
work in this area.
  For many years, Bill has also been an active and concerned member of 
his community. He served as president and as a member the Board of 
Directors for the Boston Children's Service, and has been active in the 
Belmont Youth Basketball program. He served as chairman of the Belmont 
Red Cross, and as treasurer for the Belmont Religious Council. Bill is 
an elected town meeting member, finance committee member, and registrar 
of voters in Belmont.
  I commend Bill for his leadership in all these aspects of his 
brilliant career, and I know he will continue his service to our 
community in the years ahead. Massachusetts is proud of him for all he 
has done so well.

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