Long-time clients came by the office during the day Friday to send their good wishes.�They included Walter and Mary Stanley�and Ed Thomas and Paul and Doris Donaldson, who have been clients since Garrard began his career.�Madeline Pasch, a 13-year client, commented that Garrard has put together a tremendous staff of helpful and professional agents who have always provided superior service.

Agency Vice President Steve Sumner came in to present a 40 Year Anniversary Plaque on behalf of State Farm Corporate and named some of the achievements that Garrard has accomplished in his career. They include qualifying for the Presidents Club on twelve different occasions and 23 years straight in the Ambassadors Program.�Both are outstanding achievements that very few agents every accomplish.

Agency manager Sam Morris noted that Garrard has been a role model and inspiration to him as well as the other agents that have come along, and he has always represented State Farm in a manner that reflects what a "good neighbor agent" is all about.

"Bill has been known as a big man with a gentle spirit and is concerned for and will help those in needs.�He has never forgotten or forsaken his roots or core values and the loyalty and love for this man has been evident by those who came to honor him today," said Morris.