By Dear H.R. No. 563 74R9857 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Richard Taylor on April 1, 1-2 1995, at the age of 66, has brought a great loss to the many 1-3 friends and relatives of this esteemed Bedford business leader; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, this outstanding individual 1-5 was graduated from Northside High School in 1946 and served his 1-6 country with distinction in his youth as a member of the U.S. Navy; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor began his distinguished career in 1947 at 1-9 First National Bank of Fort Worth and quickly established himself 1-10 as a knowledgeable and motivated worker; while employed at that 1-11 institution, he also developed a consummate understanding of the 1-12 banking business; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Determined to create a local bank that could best 1-14 meet the community's growing needs, he founded Hurst State Bank in 1-15 1956 and was the guiding force behind that highly successful 1-16 enterprise until its purchase by Texas Commerce Bancshares in 1974; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, He continued to be an active force in the industry, 1-19 establishing Mid-Cities National Bank in Hurst several years later 1-20 and also serving as the bank's chief executive officer, and under 1-21 his able guidance, Mid-Cities' assets experienced phenomenal 1-22 growth; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Throughout his long and productive career, 1-24 Mr. Taylor was steadfast in his belief that banks should be 2-1 sensitive to and serve the needs of the communities that make their 2-2 existence possible, and it was this philosophy that made the 2-3 institutions under his direction bastions of hope for all the 2-4 residents of his community; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Richard Taylor was a man of rare vision and 2-6 dedication who will long be remembered by all who were privileged 2-7 to know him; although his presence is gone from us now, his unique 2-8 spirit will surely live on in the hearts of the many fortunate 2-9 individuals whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Taylor and 2-12 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-13 Lois Taylor of Bedford; to his children, Les Farrington of Decatur, 2-14 Mitchell Farrington of Fort Worth, Steve Farrington of Bedford, 2-15 Belinda Black of Brownwood, Angela Beavers of Watauga, and Patti 2-16 Taylor of Dallas; to his brother, Joe Paul Taylor of Fort Worth; 2-17 and to his five grandchildren; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-19 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-20 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Richard 2-21 Taylor.