SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 220
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Texas First Bank on the occasion of its 50th
	anniversary, which was celebrated on January 11, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Texas First Bank was formed in 1995 after the
	opening, starting in 1973, of six banks in Galveston County by a
	group of investors led by Charles T. Doyle; the investors set out
	to establish a network of community banks in 10 incorporated
	cities in Galveston County by the end of the 20th century; and
	WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, Texas First Bank has
	expanded to 27 banking centers and has opened Small Business
	Association offices, and automated teller machines in seven
	coastal counties; the bank continues to operate under the
	guidance of Charles Doyle, chairman emeritus, his sons, Matthew
	and Christopher, and a board of directors; and
	WHEREAS, Texas First Bank has long been an important part
	of life on the Texas coast; it has helped community members
	maintain their finances, start businesses, and take care of
	investments; and
	WHEREAS, Focusing on responsive personal service and
	customer satisfaction, the bank continues its longtime
	commitment to the citizens of Texas by safeguarding their
	financial assets, educating young savers, and helping the
	community grow and thrive; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the administrators
	and staff of Texas First Bank on the occasion of the bank's 50th
	anniversary and extend to all best wishes for continued success;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the bank as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Middleton
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 28, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate