H.R. No. 523
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hochheim Prairie Insurance is celebrating its 125th
anniversary in 2017; and
WHEREAS, In 1892, German settlers from the rural farmlands
known as the Hochheim Prairie community organized a mutual
insurance alliance, electing officers and initially insuring the
homes of 30 families; the company was subsequently chartered as the
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Association; and
WHEREAS, Renamed the Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance
Association in 1973, that firm has since been joined by several
subsidiaries; this group of companies, headquartered in Yoakum, is
today represented by more than 200 independent agents who serve
over 90,000 members across the state; Hochheim Prairie now provides
insurance coverage for homes, farms, ranches, manufactured homes,
personal property, automobiles, small businesses, and liability,
with written premiums exceeding $125 million; and
WHEREAS, The association is currently led by president Linda
Schmidt, its first female president and one of the few women to
direct a Texas insurance company; Lynn Brewer, Pam Lahodny, Tim
McCoy, and David Weber serve as officers, while the board of
directors is composed of David Ross, Wayne Scholtz, Tommy Barre,
Steve Klovensky, David Mueller, David French, Brian Gibson, Randy
Leifeste, and Randal Hamilton; and
WHEREAS, For well over a century, Hochheim Prairie Insurance
has offered security to its members, protecting them from
catastrophic financial loss, and it is indeed fitting that it be
recognized on the occasion of this notable milestone in its
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Hochheim Prairie Insurance on its
125th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the
business sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
company as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.
Schubert
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 523 was adopted by the House on
February 21, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House