[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3268]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING DAVID PRINGLE

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of admiration 
that we congratulate Mr. David Pringle, Senior Vice President of Aflac, 
on his retirement on behalf of the citizens of our districts.
  As you know, Aflac is one of Georgia's most renowned and respected 
companies. The company has repeatedly found its name on prestigious 
lists such as Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Ethisphere's 
list of World's Most Ethical Companies. In addition, Aflac has 
generously provided the opportunity for more than 5,000 skilled 
individuals to demonstrate the spirit that has made the company a 
household name and has helped make Georgia a highly desirable place to 
live and raise a family.
  What makes a company like Aflac so successful are the employees and 
leaders, like David, who work tirelessly behind the scenes. As Senior 
Vice President, David serves as a role model, as his career is a 
veritable road map for young ambitious people to follow and emulate. 
However, his recent decision to retire from Aflac and departure from 
Washington certainly will be a source of sadness among members of 
Congress and staff so accustomed to reaching out to David whenever in 
need of counsel. It is not only the institutional knowledge of the 
insurance industry's most complex issues that will be missed, but the 
friendship David has provided to us over the years.
  We wish David and Linell all the best in their next chapter, and hope 
that it includes the rewards and the leisure he has so richly earned.

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