SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15

(By Senators Romano, Beach and Williams)

Recognizing Mr. Timothy W. Dyer of the Dyer Insurance Agency for his recent accomplishments and for his long-time dedication to the insurance industry.

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer was born and raised in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is a graduate of Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg and graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; and

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer is President and owner of P. M. Long & Son, Inc. (d/b/a Dyer Insurance Agency), which was founded by his family in 1896 and is the oldest insurance agency in Harrison County; and

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer continues a family tradition as the fifth generation in the insurance business; and

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer and the Dyer Insurance Agency have grown the business with the additions of the Dyer, Heflin, Bowers & Eckels Agency in Morgantown and the Mountain Lakes Insurance Agency in Buckhannon; and

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer is entering his thirtieth year as an independent insurance agent and was selected as the 2014 Earle S. Dillard Agent of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia; and 

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer is the past President of the Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia and currently serves as the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America State Director; and

            Whereas, In 2014, Timothy W. Dyer led the efforts for West Virginia to host the 46th Trusted Choice Big “I” National Championship Golf Tournament at Pete Dye Golf Course by encouraging widespread community support and participation; and

            Whereas, Through his efforts, Timothy W. Dyer brought to West Virginia this prestigious national golf tournament, bringing with it hundreds of golfers, family members and spectators, thereby creating economic development for all of West Virginia; and

            Whereas, Timothy W. Dyer and his wife of twenty-one years, Julie, have two sons, Nick and Luke, both of whom are excellent golfers; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby recognizes Timothy W. Dyer of the Dyer Insurance Agency for his recent accomplishments and for his long-time dedication to the insurance industry; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Timothy W. Dyer.