79S30761 JHS-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 32 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, For 75 years, Liberty National Bank in Paris has 
served residents of the city of Paris and Lamar County, and the 
anniversary of this venerable enterprise offers a fitting 
opportunity to celebrate its history of success and achievement; 
and
	WHEREAS, Chartered in 1931 on the heels of the Great 
Depression, Liberty National Bank in Paris traces its roots to the 
former City National Bank, which opened in 1890; over the course of 
its 75-year existence, the bank has thrived thanks to the foresight 
of its visionary leaders, the commitment of its dedicated 
employees, and the continued support of its loyal customer base; 
and
	WHEREAS, This notable financial institution has been further 
blessed by a stable local economy that has successfully 
transitioned from a primarily agricultural market to a diversified 
economy that supports a host of industrial jobs and other 
employment and investment opportunities; and
	WHEREAS, Among the eminent leaders of the bank is the Cecil 
family: James M. Cecil sat on the original board of directors and 
served as president from 1941 until his passing in 1953; his son, J. 
Gilbert Cecil, succeeded him as president, holding the post until 
1975 when his son, Philip R. Cecil, took the reins; today, Carl T. 
Cecil oversees the day-to-day operation of the bank, continuing the 
family's legacy of leadership as the fourth generation of Cecil 
presidents; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its impressive history, Liberty National 
Bank in Paris has adapted to meet the varying needs of its 
customers; the bank currently features four branches, including its 
main location at the corner of 3rd Northeast and Lamar Avenue, and 
its quality of service over the past 75 years has remained 
consistently high; and
	WHEREAS, To help commemorate this momentous anniversary, the 
employees of Liberty National Bank in Paris have created an exhibit 
celebrating the history and achievements of the bank, and this 
impressive archival display further demonstrates the bank's 
unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the 75th anniversary of 
Liberty National Bank in Paris and honor the many individuals, past 
and present, who have contributed to its success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Liberty National Bank in Paris as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.