SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 550
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Travis B. Bryan, Jr., who is being honored by the Texas 
Bankers Association at its annual convention on May 13, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, During a luncheon at its annual convention, the 
Texas Bankers Association recognizes bankers who have devoted 50 
or more years of service to the banking industry; and
	WHEREAS, Travis B. Bryan, Jr., is senior chairman of the 
board of directors of The First National Bank of Bryan-College 
Station; he began working for the bank after serving in the 
United States Navy during World War II and graduating from the 
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in 1949; and
	WHEREAS, In 1964, he was elected chairman of the board, 
president, and chief executive officer of the bank, and he served 
in this role until 1992; under his leadership, the bank's assets 
grew from $7 million to $163 million, and it was the only bank of 
substantial size in Bryan-College Station to survive the 
economic recession of the 1980s; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bryan is deeply involved with philanthropic 
activities, and he has held leadership roles in many community 
organizations; he has served as president of the chamber of 
commerce, as chairman of United Way, as president of the Bryan 
School Board, and as president of the 12th Man Foundation of 
Texas A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Bryan married
Norma Bess Norman, and on June 1, 2005, they will have been 
married for 59 years; they have two extraordinary sons,


Travis B. Bryan III and Timothy N. Bryan, five wonderful 
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, A much-admired leader in the banking industry, 
Travis Bryan is an exemplary citizen, and his many contributions 
to Bryan-College Station and to the banking industry merit 
legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Travis B. Bryan, Jr., on his 
exceptional achievements and congratulate him on earning 
recognition by the Texas Bankers Association; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 5, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate