[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 13494-13495]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DAVID ALLEN WALKER

 Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I wish to recognize David Walker of 
Fenton, MI, as he nears the end of his term as the 110th chairman of 
the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, also known 
as the Big ``I.'' Mr. Walker was installed as chairman of the Big ``I'' 
in September 2014, and has been a strong and thoughtful leader for 
independent insurance agents across the country throughout his term.
  Mr. Walker is president of the Hartland Insurance Agency which is 
headquartered in Hartland, MI. Throughout his career, he has been an 
active leader at both the State and national level. He previously 
served as president of the Michigan Association of Independent Agents, 
president of the Genesee County of Independent Agents, and as the 
Michigan director on the Big ``I'' national board.
  Mr. Walker has also held numerous leadership positions within the 
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents, including chairman of the 
education committee and as a member of the Michigan Legislative Affairs 
Committee. In all his roles, David has sought to promote an environment 
where independent insurance agents in Michigan and across the country 
can thrive by providing excellent customer service.
  As I recognize Mr. Walker, I would also like to acknowledge his 
active involvement in his community. He has served on the board of 
directors for the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Walker has 
also worked as a trustee and president of the Fenton Area Public 
Schools. He currently serves as a Tyrone Township trustee and sits on 
the board of the Michigan Basic Property Association. He is also a 
founding member of the Hartland Rotary.

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  I am pleased to join Mr. Walker's colleagues from across Michigan and 
the United States in congratulating him as he finishes his term as 
chairman of the Big ``I.'' I, along with his family and friends, 
appreciate all that he has accomplished.

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