H.R. No. 1635
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Independent Bankers Association of Texas is
celebrating the 35th anniversary of its founding in 2009; and
WHEREAS, With 252 initial members, this notable group was
organized in July 1974 to promote the interests of communities
through hometown leadership and investment; and
WHEREAS, IBAT has grown in numbers and stature over the years
while continuing to champion its mission at local, state, and
national levels, and it has taken strong civic and legislative
stands in its ongoing efforts to strengthen the Texas economy and
foster local growth; and
WHEREAS, Community banks have made enhancing area citizens'
quality of life their top priority by investing in civic endeavors
ranging from Little League to Main Street programs, and in so doing
these institutions have provided both financial assistance and
hands-on leadership from volunteers at all levels of personnel; and
WHEREAS, IBAT has continually developed educational tools
emphasizing financial literacy, offering programs for Texans of all
ages through its IBAT Education Foundation, working hand-in-hand
with schools, senior centers, and local, state, and national
organizations to make Texans financially responsible; and
WHEREAS, The association continues to develop programs and
services for the betterment of community banks, such as its
wholly-owned IBAT Services, IBAT Leadership Division, and IBAT
Financial Services; the Texas Independent Bank was created as an
alternative source of correspondent banking services for Texas
community banks and has grown to be the largest such bank in the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Taking a leadership role in the promotion of the
Texas Main Street Program, IBAT's commendable efforts include the
annual First Lady's Tour honoring designated communities working
for the betterment of cities and towns of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, The governor of Texas honored IBAT for its work in
the Main Street Program in 2006, presenting the prestigious
Governor's Award for Historic Preservation to the IBAT board of
directors in ceremonies at the Governor's Mansion; and
WHEREAS, The Independent Bankers Association of Texas
represents some 2,000 Texas-based banks and full-service branches
located in 700 border-to-border communities, led by thousands of
local and community-loving employees, all working for the
betterment of independent banks and the communities that make them
special; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Independent Bankers Association of
Texas on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and extend to its
members sincere best wishes for continued success and prosperity;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for IBAT as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1635 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House