Golden Rule Insurance Company, inc. - 1940 - Lawrenceville, IL
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"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," - The Golden Rule
Waymark Code: WMKPCQ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2014
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County of commemoration: Lawrence County
Location of commemoration: 11th St. & State St. (US Bus. 50), Lawrenceville
Date marker erected: 2000
Marker erected by: The Golden Rule Insurance Company
CEO: Richard A. Collins
Marker text:
GOLDEN RULE
INSURANCE COMPANY, inc. 1940
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"Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you." ~ The Golden Rule
Founded by Michael Andrew Rooney, November 16, 1940. Golden Rule Insurance was originally headquartered in the Rooney home at 600 State St., Lawrenceville. History records that "Andy" and his wife Mary founded Golden Rule on the belief that no company could be successful without the public's trust. Mary Rooney died January 25, 1975 and Michael, June 21, 1976. The Company has achieved national prominence with offices throughout the United States.
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