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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Texas First Bank on the occasion of its 50th |
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anniversary, which was celebrated on January 11, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas First Bank was formed in 1995 after the |
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opening, starting in 1973, of six banks in Galveston County by a |
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group of investors led by Charles T. Doyle; the investors set out |
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to establish a network of community banks in 10 incorporated |
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cities in Galveston County by the end of the 20th century; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, Texas First Bank has |
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expanded to 27 banking centers and has opened Small Business |
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Association offices, and automated teller machines in seven |
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coastal counties; the bank continues to operate under the |
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guidance of Charles Doyle, chairman emeritus, his sons, Matthew |
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and Christopher, and a board of directors; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas First Bank has long been an important part |
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of life on the Texas coast; it has helped community members |
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maintain their finances, start businesses, and take care of |
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investments; and |
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WHEREAS, Focusing on responsive personal service and |
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customer satisfaction, the bank continues its longtime |
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commitment to the citizens of Texas by safeguarding their |
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financial assets, educating young savers, and helping the |
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community grow and thrive; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the administrators |
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and staff of Texas First Bank on the occasion of the bank's 50th |
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anniversary and extend to all best wishes for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the bank as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |