89R17896 CW-D
By: Campbell S.R. No. 276
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sonora Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary on
March 18, 2025, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the
important role it has played in communities across the West Texas
region and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The institution traces its origins to 1900, when
E. R. Jackson organized the First National Bank of Sonora; he was
elected president during a meeting on May 3, and he was joined on
the inaugural board of directors by W. L. Aldwell, E. F. Vander
Stucken, W. E. Whitehead, George S. Allison, R. F. Halbert, and
D. A. Cauthorn; the bank opened on August 15, 1900, operating
inside two stores before the construction of a new building in 1928;
initially serving local farmers, ranchers, and small businesses,
the bank expanded its reach over time to meet the changing needs of
the towns it served, and it exhibited tremendous resilience in
withstanding financial challenges during such events as the Great
Depression and World Wars I and II; and
WHEREAS, Today, Sonora Bank encompasses 10 locations across
West Texas and the Hill Country, including branches in Boerne,
Bulverde, Hutto, New Braunfels, San Angelo, San Antonio, and
Wimberley; benefiting from the leadership of its shareholders and
its board of directors, which includes Bob Malone, Jamie Davis
Mayer, Bridget Carr, Lindsay Johnson Cranek, Edward Earwood, Paul
Mueller, and Besa Robison Martin, the bank helps create employment
opportunities for residents while partnering with area
organizations; moreover, it gives back to the community at large
through its philanthropic efforts and support of civic programs;
and
WHEREAS, A beacon of reliability and trust, Sonora Bank has
demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the people of the Lone Star
State by fostering financial stability and prosperity across
generations, and the foundation of good corporate citizenship on
which it is built will help to ensure its existence well into the
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of Sonora Bank and extend
to all those associated with the institution sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sonora Bank as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.