Bill Text: TX HR6 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 6 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Schwertner State Bank.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-08-06 - Reported enrolled [HR6 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR6-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 6



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Schwertner State Bank celebrated its 100th
	anniversary on July 19, 2013, providing a fitting opportunity to
	recognize this historic financial institution; and
	WHEREAS, The bank's founder was Adolph Schwertner, one of a
	family of Austrian immigrants who settled in Central Texas in 1877
	and who donated the land for the town that now bears their name; in
	order to accommodate the financial needs of the growing community
	of farmers, Mr. Schwertner opened the doors of a new bank on October
	21, 1912; and
	WHEREAS, The bank continued to serve its depositors through
	good times and bad; when bank examiners came to check the
	institution's books during the dark days of the Great Depression
	and discovered that some local farmers might not be able to repay
	their loans, Mr. Schwertner put up his own personal fortune as a
	guarantee on their behalf; his trust in his customers was repaid,
	and the bank did not lose a dime; and
	WHEREAS, Schwertner State Bank has remained in the family
	through the years, and in 1977, it was purchased by Adolph
	Schwertner's grandson and current board chair Jim Schwertner; the
	institution now boasts a second location in Jarrell, and under the
	leadership of Mr. Schwertner and bank president Dale Hand, the
	bank's assets have grown from $1.2 million to $42 million; and
	WHEREAS, The bank's centennial celebration was attended by
	600 people, including many longtime customers and Texas State
	Banking Commissioner Charles Cooper, former FDIC chair Don Powell,
	Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner, and Governor Rick Perry;
	and
	WHEREAS, The communities of Texas are strengthened by the
	support and encouragement of locally owned and operated businesses,
	and for 100 years, Schwertner State Bank has played an important
	role in Williamson County; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th
	anniversary of Schwertner State Bank and extend to the bank's
	officers, staff, and customers sincere best wishes for continued
	success; 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.

	Farney

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on August
	5, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House