SR276 - Recognizing Sonora Bank on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 19, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate