R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay 1-2 tribute to William M. Key for his longtime service to First State 1-3 Bank and to the citizens of Athens; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on January 11, 1935, Mr. Key graduated from San 1-5 Angelo High School in 1951 and continued his pursuit of academic 1-6 excellence at Texas Tech University, where he earned a bachelor of 1-7 business administration degree in finance in 1957; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Key and the former Marian Taylor were united in 1-9 matrimony in June 1956, and have enjoyed a close and happy 1-10 relationship; the couple are blessed with two sons, William Milton 1-11 Key, Jr., and Robert Taylor Key; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A respected Athens businessman, Mr. Key has enjoyed 1-13 a productive association with First State Bank for nearly three 1-14 decades; named a director in 1970, he has guided the financial 1-15 institution as president since 1981, and has also distinguished 1-16 himself as chairman of the board for the past two years; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Before embarking on his banking career, this 1-18 esteemed gentleman met with success in other fields of endeavor, 1-19 including financial management, as the owner of an automobile 1-20 dealership, and as a rancher in Texas and Colorado; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Key contributes to the betterment of his 1-22 community and profession by devoting his time and talents to many 1-23 worthy organizations and his efforts in this regard are truly 1-24 exemplary; he serves as a director of the Henderson County Hospital 2-1 Authority, East Texas Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Trinity 2-2 River Authority, and Texas Bankers Association; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. Key's outstanding service with First State Bank 2-4 has played a vital role in contributing to the vitality and growth 2-5 of the local economy, and he is most deserving of special 2-6 recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby commend William M. Key for his notable 2-9 commitment to the Athens community and extend to him sincere best 2-10 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. Key as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives. Alexander _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 444 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House