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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRSTSTATE BANK
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HON. MIKE ROGERS
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of FirstState Bank.
In late 1968, Mr. J.B. McCord, Gen. Robert Duke, Mr. J.O. McCain and Mr. Don Hogan worked with attorney Mr. T. Reuben Bell to create a local bank to serve their community.
FirstState Bank first opened in 1971 as First State Bank of Lineville. A few years later, the bank changed to First State Bank of Clay County. As the bank grew, another location was added in Wedowee and the name was changed to what it is today, FirstState Bank.
The original organizers include: Mr. J.B. McCord, Mr. Bill Ogle, Mr. L.D. Walker, Mr. Bernard Spurlin, Mrs. Bessie McCrary, Mr. Robert Howell, Ms. Nina Faye Bonner, General Robert W. Duke, Mr. Grover Bearden, Mr. W.W. Young, Mr. Don Hogan, Mr. Lester Proctor, Mr. Charles Taylor and Mr. J.O. McCain.
Johnny Appleby was the first employee hired by the bank and worked there until his passing in 2019.
Today, FirstState Bank is thriving under the leadership of President and CEO Steve Foster.
The bank serves both Clay and Randolph Counties.
Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the 50th anniversary of FirstState Bank.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 150
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