SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 551

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jack Hinton, 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, Jack Hinton was born in Ennis on August 17, 1919; 
he served his country during World War II and remained a 
reservist in the military for 16 years; he married Naelyn Oden in 
1948; and

	WHEREAS, In 1950, he began working at the State Bank of 
Jewett for his father-in-law, Ray Oden; he retired as chairman of 
the bank's board of directors in 2003, but he has continued to go 
to the bank every day; and

	WHEREAS, A former mayor of Jewett, Jack was instrumental in 
attracting Nucor Steel to the town; Nucor Steel is one of the 
area's largest employers; and

	WHEREAS, A highly respected leader in his community and in 
the banking industry, Jack Hinton is an exemplary citizen, and 
his many contributions to Jewett 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 Jack Hinton for his notable 
accomplishments 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