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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A locally owned and operated financial institution |
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provides a strong foundation for its community, and First State |
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Bank of Ben Wheeler is celebrating its 100th anniversary on |
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February 9, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by 13 area businessmen in 1911, the bank was |
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situated for many years next to the post office in the "old |
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downtown" of Ben Wheeler; in 1962, the bank was purchased by Ivy |
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Truitt Fulgham, who also served as the business's president for the |
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next 20 years; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1982, Randal Clayton took over as president, and |
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during his 28-year tenure, the bank experienced considerable |
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growth; the main branch has been located on Highway 64 in Ben |
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Wheeler since 1999, and the institution opened a location in Edom in |
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1987, in Canton in 2001, and in Edgewood in 2009; Mr. Clayton is now |
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chair of the board of directors, while Chet Clayton serves as |
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president; and |
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WHEREAS, Combining the latest in banking technology and |
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convenience with traditional small-town friendliness and an |
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enduring commitment to serving the community, First State Bank has |
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played a vital role in the development of Van Zandt County, and it |
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is indeed fitting to recognize its many contributions on this |
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special occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of First State |
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Bank of Ben Wheeler and extend to the bank's management, staff, and |
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customers sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the bank as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |