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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Bank and Trust, whose history has long been |
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entwined with that of Del Rio, celebrated a notable milestone with |
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the observance of its centennial in 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, U.S. vice president John Nance Garner, from Uvalde, |
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was among the 33 original shareholders of the bank, which was |
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initially known as the Del Rio Bank and Trust; now owned by |
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approximately 65 family and shareholder groups, the bank boasts |
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assets today of approximately $390 million; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of president and CEO Sid |
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Cauthorn, The Bank and Trust has experienced considerable growth, |
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including the opening of a second location in Del Rio and the |
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establishment of branches and investment services in Uvalde, San |
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Angelo, Boerne, and Bryan; in 2000, The First State Bank of |
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Brackettville and the Sutton County National Bank in Sonora were |
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merged with The Bank and Trust; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly valued asset in every community where it |
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has put down roots, The Bank and Trust continues to provide |
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essential financial services to local citizens and businesses alike |
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and to contribute to the progress of the Lone Star State; now, |
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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 the |
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founding of The Bank and Trust and extend to all those associated |
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with that institution sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for The Bank and Trust as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |