SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 508
WHEREAS, Christopher L. Williston, CAE, retired as
president and chief executive officer of the Independent Bankers
Association of Texas on December 31, 2018, after 30 years of
leading the association and advocating on behalf of independent
community banks throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, The association has benefited greatly from
Mr. Williston's passion for and dedication to the community
banking industry; under his guidance, it has grown to become the
largest state association of its kind in the country,
representing more than 2,000 banks and branches in cities and
towns of all sizes; over the years, he has worked tirelessly to
ensure that Texas bankers' voices are heard and that their
interests are effectively represented, and the many highlights
of his tenure have included championing regulatory relief
efforts that will have a notable impact on the success and
viability of community banks; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Texas Tech University,
Mr. Williston received his Certified Association Executive
designation at the age of 26, becoming one of the youngest
recipients in the nation; throughout his career, he has served on
a host of boards and councils, including those of the Independent
Community Bankers of America, the Texas Society of Association
Executives, and the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking; he
has further contributed to his peers through his work as a
sought-after speaker on association management, as a community
bankingconsultant,asafacilitatorofstrategicplanning
sessions for other associations, and as the author of the widely
acclaimed The Association Executive's Little Black Book; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Williston's leadership, determination,
and vision have helped position the Texas community banking
industry well for the future, and he has earned the lasting respect
and gratitude of the countless fellow Texans who have come to know
him as a colleague, mentor, and friend; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Christopher L. Williston, CAE, for
his years of service as president and chief executive officer of
the Independent Bankers Association of Texas 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. Williston as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate