By: Armbrister S.R. No. 145 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-3 pleasure in recognizing Cecil B. Long for his lifetime of service 1-4 to Bastrop County; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Well known for his devotion to the citizens of his 1-6 community, Mr. Long has played a significant role in ensuring that 1-7 needed improvements in the City of Bastrop were made; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Among his many achievements was the organization of 1-9 the Bastrop Trade Day Association in the 1930s which later became 1-10 the Chamber of Commerce; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He has freely given his time and energies while 1-12 making lasting contributions to the surrounding area as a member 1-13 of the Bastrop City Council and the Volunteer Fire Department; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Residents of Bastrop since 1935, Cecil Long and his 1-15 gracious wife, Ida Lou, first managed the Elkins' 5-10-25 store and 1-16 later were sole proprietors of the dime stores in Bastrop, Elgin, 1-17 and La Grange; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The longtime member of the Board of Directors of 1-19 the Lower Colorado River Authority was appointed by 1-20 Governor Price Daniel in 1961 and continued to serve under four 1-21 other Texas governors; and 1-22 WHEREAS, As chairman of the board of directors, Mr. Long was 1-23 instrumental in securing the Gideon Steam Plant and Lake Bastrop in 2-1 1965; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Since 1976 he has served with distinction on the 2-3 Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Bastrop and has 2-4 held the positions of chairman and president; and 2-5 WHEREAS, His integrity, leadership, and sense of humor have 2-6 been guiding forces behind the growth and prosperity of the First 2-7 National Bank and its ability to meet the needs of area residents; 2-8 and 2-9 WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Mr. Bastrop," this esteemed 2-10 gentleman was honored when the bank's community room was renamed 2-11 the Cecil B. Long Community Room; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Cecil B. Long for his generosity 2-14 and exceptional community spirit; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 him as an expression of the admiration and high regard of the 2-17 Texas Senate. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the 2-21 above Resolution was adopted by 2-22 the Senate on February 4, 1993. 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate