SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize First State Bank of Ben Wheeler on the grand occasion
of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Deeply rooted in the communities of Van Zandt
County, First State Bank was founded in 1911 by 13 local
businessmen; it has been locally owned and operated since then;
after serving as president of the bank for 28 years, Randal
Clayton now serves as chairman of its board of directors; Chet
Clayton serves as bank president; and
WHEREAS, For many years, the main bank in Ben Wheeler was
in "old downtown"; the bank moved to its present location on
Highway 64 in 1999; the bank's first branch, located in Edom,
opened in 1987 and was the first branch bank in Van Zandt County;
the Canton branch opened in 2001, and the Edgewood branch opened
in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 100 years, the bank has continued to
thrive as a valuable institution for Van Zandt citizens; the bank
offers superior customer service in a hometown atmosphere;
banking is conducted on a personal level with a friendly staff
ready to meet the needs of bank customers; and
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of its
well-experienced officers and its board of directors, First
State Bank of Ben Wheeler is a full-service financial
establishment offering personal service and modern banking
convenience to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to First State Bank
of Ben Wheeler on its 100th anniversary and extend to all
associated with the bank best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the bank as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate