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By: Morrison H.R. No. 5
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard Bothe of Port Lavaca received the 50-Year
Banker Award from the Texas Bankers Association on May 3, 2013, in
recognition of his long-standing service to the industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bothe was pursuing a degree in economics at St.
Mary's University in San Antonio when he took his first job in
banking half a century ago; on graduating, he relocated to Dallas
and spent four years at the regional office for the Comptroller of
the Currency before returning to San Antonio and to the banking
business at Brooks Field National Bank; while in his 30s, he was
tapped to serve as president and CEO of Main Bank and Trust and went
on to hold other executive-level posts at financial institutions in
San Antonio and Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Mr. Bothe began his association with IBC
Bank, first at a San Antonio branch and then at one in Port Lavaca,
where he accepted the positions of president and CEO; along the way,
his dedication and commitment earned him the appreciation of his
customers and the widespread respect and admiration of his
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Although retired from IBC since December 2012, this
esteemed industry veteran continues to share his expertise as chair
of the bank's regional board of directors; generous with his time,
he formerly served on the board of the Victoria Symphony and has
been a longtime congregant and member of the financial committee at
Trinity Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Mr. Bothe has benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Lorene, and his blended family of
three sons and a daughter; with his retirement, he looks forward to
spending more time with his loved ones as well as to building a new
career in commercial real estate and becoming more involved with
area civic groups; and
WHEREAS, Richard Bothe has distinguished himself through his
outstanding contributions to the banking profession, and this award
is indeed a fitting testament to a truly stellar career; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Richard Bothe
on his receipt of the Texas Bankers Association's 50-Year Banker
Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bothe as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.