Bill Text: TX HR1262 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Bank and Trust.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-27 - Reported enrolled [HR1262 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR1262-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1262 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Bank and Trust, whose history has long been | ||
| entwined with that of Del Rio, celebrated a notable milestone with | ||
| the observance of its centennial in 2010; and | ||
| WHEREAS, U.S. vice president John Nance Garner, from Uvalde, | ||
| was among the 33 original shareholders of the bank, which was | ||
| initially known as the Del Rio Bank and Trust; now owned by | ||
| approximately 65 family and shareholder groups, the bank boasts | ||
| assets today of approximately $390 million; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Under the leadership of president and CEO Sid | ||
| Cauthorn, The Bank and Trust has experienced considerable growth, | ||
| including the opening of a second location in Del Rio and the | ||
| establishment of branches and investment services in Uvalde, San | ||
| Angelo, Boerne, and Bryan; in 2000, The First State Bank of | ||
| Brackettville and the Sutton County National Bank in Sonora were | ||
| merged with The Bank and Trust; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A highly valued asset in every community where it | ||
| has put down roots, The Bank and Trust continues to provide | ||
| essential financial services to local citizens and businesses alike | ||
| and to contribute to the progress of the Lone Star State; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the | ||
| founding of The Bank and Trust and extend to all those associated | ||
| with that institution sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for The Bank and Trust as an expression of high regard by | ||
| the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Gallego | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1262 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
