SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 488

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize First National Bank of Hebbronville on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding financial institution was organized on May 23, 1913, as the Hebbronville State Bank; it received its charter in July of that year and opened its doors with a capital investment of $25,000; and

WHEREAS, The bank outgrew its original home on Texas Avenue, and in 1924, it moved into a new building on Galbraith Street; it became known as First National Bank in 1926, and as it continued to grow, the bank added such customer conveniences as a drive-up window and an automatic teller machine; the bank moved to its current location on North Smith Street in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Today, First National Bank of Hebbronville holds more than $138 million in assets; as a reflection of its stability and good management, it was recently awarded the coveted Superior 5-Star rating by BauerFinancial, Incorporated, the nation's leading bank rating and research firm; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, First National Bank has provided the people of Hebbronville with superior service and sound financial advice, and it is truly deserving of recognition on the occasion of this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend First National Bank of Hebbronville on its longtime quality service and extend to its board members, officers, and employees best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the bank as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate