Bill Text: TX HR20 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First State Bank of Ben Wheeler.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - Reported enrolled [HR20 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR20-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 20 | ||
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| WHEREAS, A locally owned and operated financial institution | ||
| provides a strong foundation for its community, and First State | ||
| Bank of Ben Wheeler is celebrating its 100th anniversary on | ||
| February 9, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Founded by 13 area businessmen in 1911, the bank was | ||
| situated for many years next to the post office in the "old | ||
| downtown" of Ben Wheeler; in 1962, the bank was purchased by Ivy | ||
| Truitt Fulgham, who also served as the business's president for the | ||
| next 20 years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1982, Randal Clayton took over as president, and | ||
| during his 28-year tenure, the bank experienced considerable | ||
| growth; the main branch has been located on Highway 64 in Ben | ||
| Wheeler since 1999, and the institution opened a location in Edom in | ||
| 1987, in Canton in 2001, and in Edgewood in 2009; Mr. Clayton is now | ||
| chair of the board of directors, while Chet Clayton serves as | ||
| president; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Combining the latest in banking technology and | ||
| convenience with traditional small-town friendliness and an | ||
| enduring commitment to serving the community, First State Bank has | ||
| played a vital role in the development of Van Zandt County, and it | ||
| is indeed fitting to recognize its many contributions on this | ||
| special occasion; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of First State | ||
| Bank of Ben Wheeler and extend to the bank's management, staff, and | ||
| customers sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable | ||
| celebration; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the bank as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Flynn | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 20 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
