By:  Turner                                      S.R. No. 283
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize the Caldwell National Bank on the grand occasion of
    1-4  its 90th anniversary; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, On Friday, February 5, 1993, Caldwell National
    1-6  Bank celebrated this auspicious event with the dedication of its
    1-7  historical marker during a day-long celebration; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Caldwell National Bank is the first and the oldest
    1-9  publicly owned financial institution in Burleson County; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, On January 24, 1903, a group of local businessmen
   1-11  under the direction of J. J. Lane and C. C. Nelms met for the
   1-12  purpose of establishing a national bank; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, On its opening on February 5, 1903, this outstanding
   1-14  institution proudly advertised that it had 35 stockholders who were
   1-15  among the most responsible farmers and merchants in Burleson County;
   1-16  it opened with $25,000 in capital stock; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The bank also served as the depository for the
   1-18  City of Caldwell as well as Burleson County; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Due to the guidance and wise stewardship of its
   1-20  presidents and stockholders, this fine institution has paid a
   1-21  dividend on its capital stock every year of its operation except
   1-22  1932; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, A stable financial force in Caldwell and in
    2-1  Burleson County, the Caldwell National Bank has been a leader in
    2-2  the development of the county since the turn of the century; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, The bank conducts its business based on a strong
    2-4  belief in honesty and a commitment to superior service; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, The leaders in this savings institution consistently
    2-6  strive for excellence and efficiency in all areas of operation, and
    2-7  the bank's talented employees deserve to be proud of their
    2-8  successful efforts to serve the public; now, therefore, be it
    2-9        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-10  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Caldwell National Bank on the
   2-11  glorious 90th anniversary of its founding and congratulate its
   2-12  officers and employees for their illustrious contributions to the
   2-13  community over the years; and, be it further
   2-14        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-15  the bank as a memento of this august occasion from the Texas Senate.
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   2-17                                        President of the Senate
   2-18                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-19                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-20                                 the Senate on February 22, 1993.
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   2-22                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-23                                 _____________________________________
   2-24                                         Member, Texas Senate