SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 276
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate