H.R. No. 763
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Local credit unions play a vital role in the economy
of Texas, and in 2010, Community Resource Credit Union celebrated
75 years of service to the people of Baytown; and
WHEREAS, Founded as Humble Employees Baytown Federal Credit
Union in 1935, the institution accumulated assets of $1 million by
1958, enabling it to move off the premises of the Humble Oil
Company; in the 1960s, the credit union became one of the first to
offer its members share drafts, credit cards, and drafts for
open-ended loans; and
WHEREAS, A new building was constructed in 1970, and three
years later the name was changed to Exxon Baytown Credit Union; the
name was changed again in 2003 to Community Resource Credit Union,
and membership was opened up to employees of the Goose Creek,
Barber's Hill, and Crosby Independent School Districts; and
WHEREAS, Today, Community Resource Credit Union employs more
than 100 area Texans and disburses over $4.5 million in dividends
every year to its 30,000 members; in addition, the credit union
benefits its community by donating more than $50,000 annually to
local causes and organizations; and
WHEREAS, For three quarters of a century, Community Resource
Credit Union has provided its members with a range of important
financial services, making it a valued contributor to the welfare
and prosperity of Baytown; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Community
Resource Credit Union and extend to its officers, staff, and
shareholders sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Community Resource Credit Union as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 763 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House