SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 488
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize First National Bank of Hebbronville on the occasion of
its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding financial institution was
organized on May 23, 1913, as the Hebbronville State Bank; it
received its charter in July of that year and opened its doors
with a capital investment of $25,000; and
WHEREAS, The bank outgrew its original home on Texas
Avenue, and in 1924, it moved into a new building on Galbraith
Street; it became known as First National Bank in 1926, and as it
continued to grow, the bank added such customer conveniences as a
drive-up window and an automatic teller machine; the bank moved
to its current location on North Smith Street in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Today, First National Bank of Hebbronville holds
more than $138 million in assets; as a reflection of its
stability and good management, it was recently awarded the
coveted Superior 5-Star rating by BauerFinancial, Incorporated,
the nation's leading bank rating and research firm; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, First National Bank has provided
the people of Hebbronville with superior service and sound financial
advice, and it is truly deserving of recognition on the occasion of
this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend First National Bank of
Hebbronville on its longtime quality service and extend to its
board members, officers, and employees best wishes for a
memorable 100th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the bank as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate