73R4993 BNL-D
          By Marchant                                           H.C.R. No. 58
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The independent community banks of Texas have made
    1-2  many significant contributions to the economic well-being of this
    1-3  state over the past century by providing vital support to enhance
    1-4  the growth and prosperity of the communities they serve; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, There are more than 1,000 locally owned and operated
    1-6  banks in Texas, with more than 2,000 banking offices located in
    1-7  small towns, rural areas, suburbs, and cities throughout the state;
    1-8  collectively, these banks represent more than $79 billion in
    1-9  assets, 105,000 shareholders, and 5.25 million account holders
   1-10  statewide; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Such local banks are uniquely qualified to assess
   1-12  and adapt to the ever-changing needs and circumstances within a
   1-13  community, thus ensuring that their customers receive individual
   1-14  attention, personalized services, and sound financial advice
   1-15  throughout their lives; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Community banks currently have more than $37 billion
   1-17  invested in residential, commercial, and agricultural loans to
   1-18  benefit Texas citizens; in this way, they continue to spur economic
   1-19  growth throughout the state and help the Texas economy remain one
   1-20  of the strongest in the nation during a worldwide recession; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Through their ongoing support of local economies,
   1-22  community banks have greatly enhanced the quality of life for
   1-23  countless citizens of the Lone Star State, and they are indeed
   1-24  deserving of special praise and recognition for their many
    2-1  contributions to the betterment of the State of Texas; now,
    2-2  therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-4  hereby recognize October 11-15, 1993, and September 26-30, 1994, as
    2-5  Community Banking Week in Texas in recognition of the many
    2-6  important contributions made by the community banks of this state.