[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10425]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Farmers 
Insurance Group's 75th Anniversary and Diamond Jubilee, which it 
celebrated on March 28, 2003. This year commemorates the company's 
three-quarters of a century of serving tens-of-millions of 
policyholders and customers across the country. Founded in 1928 in Los 
Angeles by Thomas E. Leavey and John C. Tyler, true entrepreneurs and 
philanthropists, Farmers has grown into one of the largest and most 
successful insurance companies in America.
  Nationally, Farmers Insurance employs nearly 20,000 individuals and 
has an insurance agent and district manager force of more than 15,000 
strong. In California, Farmers is the largest state-based insurer and 
employs over 6,000 individuals and has in excess of 4,000 exclusive 
agents and district managers. These employees, agents and district 
managers are a valuable financial and insurance resource for their 
communities. They are also leaders in volunteer service. Over the 
years, Farmers Insurance Group's employees, agents and district 
managers have volunteered their time, personal finances and raised 
millions of dollars for local, state and national philanthropies and 
charities.
  Today, Farmers Insurance remains committed to community service and 
providing excellence in financial advice and security. Throughout the 
last 75 years Farmers Insurance Group has emerged as the third largest 
property and casualty insurer in the country. It is my hope that the 
company will continue to make great strides forward and will remain a 
leader in the personal and commercial lines and life insurance 
industries.
  As a Representative from California, where Farmers Insurance Group's 
home office is located, I am proud to congratulate all employees, 
agents and district managers on a successful 75 years of service to 
their communities.

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