H.R. No. 1942
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Martha Harris of Mineola is retiring from City
National Bank in 2013, drawing to a close a distinguished career in
banking that has spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Ms. Harris grew up in Grand
Saline, McKinney, and Mesquite; she began to work in the banking
industry in 1972 when she took a job at the First National Bank of
Richardson, where she gained valuable experience in bookkeeping,
credit, loans, and new accounts; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Harris moved with her husband, Tommy, to Mineola
in 1978 and was subsequently hired at the First National Bank of
Mineola; over the years, she served in a variety of positions,
including vice president and loan officer, compliance officer,
secretary to the board of directors, senior vice president, and
executive vice president; she continued with the bank after it
became City National Bank in March 2011; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedication and professionalism, Martha
Harris has earned the lasting respect and admiration of her
colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done
as she looks forward to the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Martha Harris on her retirement
from City National Bank and extend to her sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1942 was adopted by the House on
May
15, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House