SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1023

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the United Heritage Credit Union of Austin on its 50th anniversary, which was celebrated January 15, 2007; and

WHEREAS, The United Heritage Credit Union was first established as the Military Federal Credit Union and consisted of eight charter members and $40 in deposits; today, with more than 62,000 members and $450 million in assets, United Heritage Credit Union continues to seek innovative ways to compete with large financial institutions and has become a strong force in the credit union industry; and

WHEREAS, United Heritage Credit Union is a growing company that serves its members with a steadfast commitment to the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People"; and

WHEREAS, In 2003, the credit union established the United Heritage Charity Foundation to support the many charitable projects in which the company participates; since its inception, the foundation has distributed more than $500,000 to numerous local charities, including Austin Smiles, the Ronald McDonald House of Austin, and Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas; and

WHEREAS, The United Heritage Credit Union has offered its members outstanding financial services through the years and continues to grow and gain new members; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the United Heritage Credit Union for its high-quality customer service and extend congratulations to all on the occasion of the credit union's 50th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for United Heritage Credit Union as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 14, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate