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

89(R) HR 1396 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House