The nonprofit LIFE Foundation coordinates this yearly observance to remind Americans of the need to include life insurance in their financial plans. Each September, LIFE is joined in this educational initiative by more than 100 of the nation's leading insurance companies and industry groups. Visit lifehappens.org/wondersoflife for more information.

Shown here are NAIFA-Texas CEO/CLO Des Taylor and Governor Rick Perry during a LIAM Proclamation presentation at the Governor's Capitol Office.

Click here to view the proclamation.