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78R15128 JH-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 1208



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 
pleasure in honoring James F. Armstrong for both his professional 
and personal contributions to the Abilene community; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Armstong was born in Rising Star 
on March 6, 1917; he graduated from Cisco High School in 1936 and 
attended McMurry College before moving to Dallas the following 
year; and
	WHEREAS, He was hired as a paying and receiving teller by 
Hillcrest State Bank, the first bank in the world to provide its 
customers with a drive-through teller window, and as the inaugural 
employee assigned to work at the window, he was able to personally 
experience a turning point in the history of the banking industry; 
and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman joined the United States 
Army Air Corps in 1942, and over the ensuing three years, he flew 
more than 60 combat missions over France; for his valor, he was 
awarded the Air Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters and the 
Distinguished Flying Cross; and
	WHEREAS, When he returned from military service, Mr. 
Armstrong took a position at Citizens National Bank in Abilene, 
where he earned the respect and admiration of his coworkers for his 
dedication and conscientious nature; he retired as the bank's 
senior vice president in 1980, after 33 years of service; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong has given generously of his time and 
talents to a host of worthy civic organizations, including the 
Abilene Chamber of Commerce, the American Red Cross, the Abilene 
Lions Club, and the Aldersgate United Methodist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Through his military service, professional 
endeavors, and civic involvement, James Armstrong has demonstrated 
an unwavering commitment to serving others, and he is most 
deserving of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend James F. Armstrong for his many 
significant contributions to his fellow Texans and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Armstrong as an expression of high regard from the 
Texas House of Representatives.