Bill Text: TX HR911 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 911 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Christopher L. Williston, CAE, for his years of service as president and CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-03-20 - Filed [HR911 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR911-Introduced.html

	86R19137 BK-D

	By: Kacal	H.R. No. 911



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Christopher L. Williston, CAE, retired as president
	and chief executive officer of the Independent Bankers Association
	of Texas (IBAT) on December 31, 2018, after 30 years of leading the
	association and advocating on behalf of independent community banks
	throughout the state; and
	WHEREAS, IBAT has benefited greatly from Mr. Williston's
	passion for and dedication to the community banking industry; under
	his guidance, it has grown to become the largest state association
	of its kind in the country, representing more than 2,000 banks and
	branches in cities and towns of all sizes; over the years, he has
	worked tirelessly to ensure that Texas bankers' voices are heard
	and that their interests are effectively represented, and the many
	highlights of his tenure have included championing regulatory
	relief efforts that will have a notable impact on the success and
	viability of community banks; and
	WHEREAS, An alumnus of Texas Tech University, Mr. Williston
	received his Certified Association Executive designation at the age
	of 26, becoming one of the youngest recipients in the nation;
	throughout his career, he has served on a host of boards and
	councils, including those of the Independent Community Bankers of
	America, the Texas Society of Association Executives, and the
	Southwestern Graduate School of Banking; he has further contributed
	to his peers through his work as a sought-after speaker on
	association management, as a community banking consultant, as a
	facilitator of strategic planning sessions for other associations,
	and as the author of the widely acclaimed The Association
	Executives Little Black Book; and
	WHEREAS, Christopher Williston's leadership, determination,
	and vision have helped position the Texas community banking
	industry well for the future, and he has earned the lasting respect
	and gratitude of the countless fellow Texans who have come to know
	him as a colleague, mentor, and friend; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Christopher L. Williston, CAE, for his
	years of service as president and CEO of the Independent Bankers
	Association of Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Williston as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.