TITLE: Commemorating the 125th anniversary of City National Bank of Colorado City.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 125th anniversary of City National Bank of Colorado City.

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WHEREAS, City National Bank of Colorado City is marking the 125th anniversary of its founding on April 10, 2025, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize its vital contributions to the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, This venerable financial institution was established on April 4, 1900, when the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency authorized the bank to begin operation in West Texas; originally known as The City National Bank of Colorado, it eventually merged with The Colorado National Bank and continued to serve Mitchell County as City National Bank of Colorado City; in 2019, it opened a new location in San Angelo to better serve area residents; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, City National Bank of Colorado City has been guided by the belief that "principle comes before principal"; the bank's leadership, which includes president and CEO Wrey Montgomery, seeks to uphold a philosophy that honors reciprocity and personal responsibility, and its employees are dedicated to treating customers' finances with the same care and respect as their own; and WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and help to strengthen the local economy are important components of a prosperous future, and City National Bank of Colorado City is deserving of recognition for the positive role it plays in Colorado City, San Angelo, and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of City National Bank of Colorado City and extend to all those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the bank as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 798 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House