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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sonora Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary on |
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March 18, 2025, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the |
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important role it has played in communities across the West Texas |
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region and beyond; and |
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WHEREAS, The institution traces its origins to 1900, when |
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E. R. Jackson organized the First National Bank of Sonora; he was |
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elected president during a meeting on May 3, and he was joined on |
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the inaugural board of directors by W. L. Aldwell, E. F. Vander |
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Stucken, W. E. Whitehead, George S. Allison, R. F. Halbert, and |
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D. A. Cauthorn; the bank opened on August 15, 1900, operating |
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inside two stores before the construction of a new building in 1928; |
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initially serving local farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, |
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the bank expanded its reach over time to meet the changing needs of |
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the towns it served, and it exhibited tremendous resilience in |
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withstanding financial challenges during such events as the Great |
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Depression and World Wars I and II; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Sonora Bank encompasses 10 locations across |
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West Texas and the Hill Country, including branches in Boerne, |
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Bulverde, Hutto, New Braunfels, San Angelo, San Antonio, and |
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Wimberley; benefiting from the leadership of its shareholders and |
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its board of directors, which includes Bob Malone, Jamie Davis |
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Mayer, Bridget Carr, Lindsay Johnson Cranek, Edward Earwood, Paul |
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Mueller, and Besa Robison Martin, the bank helps create employment |
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opportunities for residents while partnering with area |
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organizations; moreover, it gives back to the community at large |
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through its philanthropic efforts and support of civic programs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A beacon of reliability and trust, Sonora Bank has |
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demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the people of the Lone Star |
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State by fostering financial stability and prosperity across |
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generations, and the foundation of good corporate citizenship on |
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which it is built will help to ensure its existence well into the |
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future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of Sonora Bank and extend |
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to all those associated with the institution sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Sonora Bank as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas Senate. |