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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The well-being of the people of Texas depends on a |
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vibrant, diversified economy, and independent businesses that are |
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rooted in their communities and that reflect the spirit of those |
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unique locales are to be commended for the vital role they play in |
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furthering the prosperity of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Since it was first established in 1893, the First |
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National Bank of Winnsboro has taken great pride in its origins and |
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continues to nurture those roots by maintaining a staff of loyal |
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employees who have close ties to generations of local residents; |
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its current management team of President Jan Mills and Senior Vice |
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Presidents Wade Satterwhite and Sharlet Lovelady all are graduates |
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of Winnsboro High School; moreover, the bank was recently named |
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Business of the Year by the Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply engaged in the community, FNB Winnsboro is a |
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steadfast supporter of local churches, arts groups, youth sports |
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clubs, and other civic organizations; since 2000, it has provided |
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nearly $300,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors, |
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and it has encouraged academic achievement with its "Pays for A's" |
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program; in addition, FNB has hosted numerous collection efforts in |
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behalf of the food bank, the blood bank, and children in need of |
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school supplies; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, FNB Winnsboro has |
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contributed to the economic vitality of its community, and the |
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foundation of corporate citizenship on which it is built will help |
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to ensure its existence well into the future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 120th anniversary of First |
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National Bank of Winnsboro and extend to its directors, officers, |
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and employees sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |