79S11115 MAM-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 355



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Brady National Bank, one of the oldest institutions 
in this Central Texas town, celebrated the 100th anniversary of its 
founding on July 9, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Located on Brady's historic downtown square, the 
bank first opened to the public on July 10, 1905, and has enjoyed 
steady growth over the course of the past century; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Brady National Bank has 
cultivated a community-minded board of directors whose members have 
played an important role in the town's development, contributing to 
the construction of area schools, churches, and railroads; today, 
the bank and its employees support countless local organizations, 
including Helping Hands, Casa Care, The Haven, the American Cancer 
Society Relay for Life, and area volunteer fire departments; in 
1993, the bank's directors developed a scholarship program for 
college-bound seniors from McCulloch County; and
	WHEREAS, Helping guide the bank toward a prosperous future 
are board members Joe Kim King, chief executive officer, Benjamin 
Terry Keltz, president, Frank Roddie, Jr., chair, and Michael R. 
Davis, Royden J. Gartman, Ed Keeling, Greg W. Schwertner, V. Murray 
Jordan, and Frank D. King; in addition, the bank benefits from the 
dedication of its 27 employees and the leadership of its officers:  
Sue Owens, Julie Ledezma, Billie Davis, Charlie Humphreys, Nicholas 
Blyshak, Ella Metzger, Brenda Taylor, and Darlene Bratton; and
	WHEREAS, For 100 years, Brady National Bank has met the needs 
of McCulloch County residents by providing quality service and 
community support, and this venerable institution will undoubtedly 
continue to play a vital role in the community for many years to 
come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Brady National Bank 
on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding and extend 
to all its directors, officers, and employees sincere best wishes 
for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the bank as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.