SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 505
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize William David Lacy of Waco, who has been inducted into
the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lacy was one of five 2020 honorees to be
inducted at the Eighth Annual Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Gala;
this prestigious honor was established by the Smith-Hutson
Endowed Chair of Banking at Sam Houston State University and
recognizes outstanding bankers who have made valuable
contributions to the banking profession; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation bank president whose father
is also in the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame, William David Lacy has
served as president of Community Bank and Trust in Waco since
1999; he began his distinguished banking career in 1979 and
learned the profession by working in a range of areas; he was a
teller, and he worked in audit, information technology, and
marketing before becoming a commercial lender; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining Community Bank and Trust in 1990,
Mr. Lacy worked for RepublicBank Corporation and NationsBank; he
has also held leadership positions in multiple civic and
philanthropic organizations, including the Greater Waco Chamber
of Commerce, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and the Cook
Children's Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, William David Lacy has had a positive impact on
the banking industry in Waco and our state, and it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition for his
contributions to his profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend William David Lacy on his
outstanding achievements in the banking industry and extend
congratulations to him on his induction into the Texas Bankers
Hall of Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate