H.R. No. 2786
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, F. Scott Dueser of Abilene was selected for the
Texas Bankers Hall of Fame and recognized at a ceremony on April 23,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of
Banking at Sam Houston State University, the Texas Bankers Hall of
Fame honors outstanding bankers who have contributed to the
industry in the Lone Star State and served their communities well;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dueser began his career in banking right out of
high school when he worked as a bookkeeper for First National Bank
in Breckenridge; he earned his bachelor's degree in finance and
accounting from Texas Tech University in 1975, and he graduated
from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern
Methodist University in 1981; and
WHEREAS, He joined First National Bank of Abilene in 1976 as a
management trainee, and over the years he held a number of important
management positions, including chair, president, and chief
executive officer; currently, he is chair, president, and chief
executive officer of First Financial Bankshares, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional responsibilities,
this esteemed Texan has served as a leader with a number of
noteworthy organizations; he was on the Texas Tech Board of Regents
from 2005 to 2009 and served as chairman of the board in 2008-2009,
and he was cochair of the Abilene Christian University Centennial
Campaign; he was chair of the Texas Bankers Association, president
of the American Institute of Banking, chair of the board of the
Abilene Industrial Foundation, and chair of the board and campaign
chair for the United Way of Abilene; furthermore, he has received
numerous awards for his endeavors in the community, including the
2000 Volunteer Service Award from the United Way of Abilene, the
2009 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award from the Abilene Chamber
of Commerce, and the 2014 Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the
Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work and a commitment to
excellence, Scott Dueser has proven himself a business and civic
leader of great vision and ability, and this accolade is a fitting
tribute to all that he has accomplished; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate F. Scott Dueser on his selection
for the 2015 Texas Bankers Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dueser as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
King of Taylor
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2786 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House