H.R. No. 1559
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ford Sasser of Rio Bank in McAllen has been named the
2009 District Financial Services Champion of the Year by the Lower
Rio Grande Valley District Office of the U.S. Small Business
Administration; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is presented every year to
the financial services professional in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
who has made the greatest contribution to the success of small
businesses in the 14-county region; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1985 as Rio National Bank, Rio Bank
received its state charter in 2002; under the leadership of Mr.
Sasser, its president and CEO, this independent and locally owned
bank serves small and mid-sized businesses in the region from six
locations; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work, innovative approach, and
dedication to community reinvestment, Mr. Sasser has played a vital
role in the economy of South Texas, and he is indeed worthy of this
impressive accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ford Sasser on being named the 2009
Financial Services Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business
Administration's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sasser as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Gonzales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1559 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House