SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize the First National Bank of Baird for serving the 

citizens of Baird, Abilene, and the Big Country for 120 years; 

and



	WHEREAS, The First National Bank of Baird opened its doors 

on July 1, 1885, and has continuously operated ever since; it is 

the third oldest national bank in Texas; and



	WHEREAS, The citizens of Baird, Abilene, and the 

surrounding Big Country communities have benefited greatly from 

the generosity of the First National Bank of Baird, as it has been 

a strong supporter of commerce, local charities, and civic events 

for over a century; and



	WHEREAS, The board members, officers, and employees of the 

First National Bank of Baird have been good neighbors; consistently

demonstrating community spirit, they have strived to provide the 

best to the area; and



	WHEREAS, The First National Bank of Baird is proud of its 

role in the history of the Big Country and looks forward to the 

future; now, therefore, be it



	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the 

First National Bank of Baird for 120 years of continuous 

operation and outstanding service to the citizens of Baird, 

Abilene, and the Big Country; and, be it further



	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

the bank as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

                                                                          Fraser









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 8, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate