[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3467]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID PRINGLE

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2016

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to 
extend my personal congratulations and best wishes to an exceptional 
business leader and outstanding citizen, Mr. David Pringle, on the 
occasion of his retirement as Aflac's Senior Vice President of Federal 
Relations.
  David earned a bachelor's degree in insurance and risk management 
from Mississippi State University and then built an impressive career 
in this industry. As a representative of Aflac and the insurance 
industry, David's ability to work with everyone, regardless of 
political leanings, made him a familiar face on Capitol Hill and a 
source of counsel for Members of Congress and their staffs.
  David has worked for Aflac for a remarkable 36 years. For nine of 
those years, he worked with Aflac's sales forces in the states of 
Mississippi, North Carolina and West Virginia, where he was a state 
sales coordinator. As Senior Vice President of Federal Relations, David 
is primarily responsible for coordinating Aflac's government relations 
and lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C.
  As one of Georgia's most renowned and respected companies, Aflac, 
which is based in my district, exemplifies the meaning of corporate 
citizenship. Aflac has consistently 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. I am proud to acknowledge the 
accomplishments of Aflac and its people on behalf of the citizens of my 
district.
  Dr. Benjamin E. Mays often said: ``You make your living by what you 
get; you make your life by what you give.'' David never hesitated to 
offer his guidance, knowledge, or advice on the nuanced aspects of the 
complex insurance industry. A man of great integrity, his efforts, his 
dedication, and his expertise in his field are unparalleled, but his 
heart for helping others is what makes these qualities truly worthy.
  David has accomplished much in his life, but none of it would be 
possible without the love and support of his wife, Linell, their 
children, and their grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our 
sincerest appreciation and best wishes to David Pringle upon the 
occasion of his retirement from an outstanding career spanning 36 years 
at Aflac.

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