H.R. No. 291 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Charles Hagood is retiring from First State Bank in Junction in January 2021, drawing to a close a notable career in financial services that has spanned more than four decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hagood began his banking career on January 2, 1979, when he joined First State Bank as a drive-through teller; he moved into the lending department in 1980, and by 1986, he had become the bank's president; after nine years in that position, he left to pursue another business opportunity, but he returned to First State as a lender in 2004; and WHEREAS, Currently the bank's senior vice president, Mr. Hagood has represented the institution on the boards of many community organizations over the years; following retirement, he will continue to serve the bank as a member of the board of directors; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hagood has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Teena, his children, Jay and Jodi, and his grandchildren, Dilan, Kaitlin, Kylee, Danielle, Sara, and Maci; and WHEREAS, Charles Hagood's dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the mission of First State Bank and earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Hagood on his retirement from First State Bank 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. Hagood as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 291 was adopted by the House on March 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House