HR1396 - Congratulating Robert Hoxworth of First National Bank Texas in Killeen on his induction into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame.

      H.R. No. 1396       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Robert Hoxworth of First National Bank Texas in   Killeen was inducted into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame at a   ceremony in Huntsville on May 1, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Established by the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of   Banking at Sam Houston State University, the Texas Bankers Hall of   Fame recognizes outstanding bankers who have worked to improve   their industry, their communities, and their state; and          WHEREAS, Bobby Hoxworth began his more than 40-year career   with First National Bank Texas in Killeen in 1981, starting out as a   student worker in the mail room; he went on to hold a range of   positions with the institution before being named to his current   role of president and chief executive officer in 2008; and          WHEREAS, A leader in his profession and his community,   Mr. Hoxworth has served as chair of both the Texas Bankers   Association and the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce executive   board; he has further given of his time and expertise to the Killeen   Economic Development Corporation, the Fort Hood Region Economic   Development Foundation, and the Killeen Industrial Foundation;   moreover, while serving on the Harker Heights City Council, he was   named mayor pro tempore and appointed to the Central Texas Council   of Governments Board of Directors; he currently sits on the Federal   Reserve Bank of Dallas Community Depository Institutions Advisory   Council, and he is a member of the Central Texas chapter of the   Association of the United States Army, the board of the Heart of   Texas Defense Alliance, and the Killeen Heights Rotary Club; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Hoxworth holds an associate's degree in applied   science from Central Texas College, a bachelor's degree in applied   science from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and a master of   business administration degree from Baylor University; in   recognition of his myriad accomplishments, he has received   distinguished alumni awards from the Killeen Independent School   District, the Central Texas College Foundation, and the UMHB Alumni   Association; and          WHEREAS, Bobby Hoxworth's dedication, integrity, and   commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his profession and   his fellow citizens, and he may indeed take pride in this special   recognition of his many contributions to banking in the Lone Star   State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Hoxworth on his induction   into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best   wishes for continued success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Hoxworth as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Buckley     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1396 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House