85R21278 BGU-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 1433
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mike Sipes of Graham retired from his position as an
agent with State Farm Insurance on October 30, 2015, drawing to a
close an outstanding career that spanned three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sipes graduated from Boyd High School and went
on to attend The University of Texas at Arlington and Angelo State
University; he began his work with State Farm in November 1985, when
he opened his own office in Graham; at the time of his retirement,
his business had grown to serve some 5,300 clients and was handling
more than $5 million in premiums each year; and
WHEREAS, A steadfast champion of his community, Mr. Sipes has
been Young County Commissioner for Precinct 1 since 2013; in
retirement, he has been able to more fully devote himself to civic
service, and he has enjoyed spending additional time with his wife,
Sherry, and his other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence demonstrated by Mike Sipes have greatly benefited the
citizens of Young County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mike Sipes on his retirement from
State Farm Insurance and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sipes as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.