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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, First State Bank of Uvalde is marking the milestone |
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of its 100th anniversary; founded in 1907, the bank has withstood |
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the challenges of the Great Depression, the drought of the 1950s, |
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and the Texas banking crisis of the 1980s to play an important role |
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in the economic vitality of South Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, With a proud history that includes John Nance Garner |
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as one of its owners, the bank is now headed by Dolph Brisco, who has |
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been the majority stockholder since 1960, and Lewis E. Bracy, Jr., |
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chairman; the bank's broad-based expertise and exceptional |
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management team is recognized throughout the banking industry, and |
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its leadership has helped it grow from assets of approximately $10 |
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million to more than $400 million; and |
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WHEREAS, The year 2007 signals 100 years of growth and |
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development in Uvalde County and South Texas, and First State Bank |
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of Uvalde, with its tradition of service and trademark banner of |
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progress, has made significant contributions to the economic, |
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civic, and cultural well-being of its area; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize First State Bank of Uvalde on the occasion of the |
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bank's centennial anniversary and extend sincere best wishes to all |
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associated with this fine financial institution; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for First State Bank of Uvalde as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |