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Senate
Resolution 616
By:
Senator Shafer of the 48th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the Brand Banking Company during its centennial celebration; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
on April 29, 1905, the Brand Banking Company was organized in Lawrenceville,
Georgia, by E. M. Brand, L. M. Brand, C. H. Brand, T. R. Powell, and A. M. Winn;
and
WHEREAS,
the Brand Banking Company began conducting business at the building located on
the courthouse square, the same building where the main office is located today;
and
WHEREAS,
the Brand Banking Company has continued to expand to keep pace with the
phenomenal growth in Gwinnett from its original location on the courthouse
square to its six banking locations in Gwinnett and Hall counties while
maintaining its old-fashioned personal service yet adding modern technological
conveniences; and
WHEREAS,
the Brand Banking Company began operating in 1905 with three employees and today
it employs more than 200 persons who are encouraged to be a part of the
community and be involved in community service and activities; and
WHEREAS,
the Brand Banking Company was begun by and managed by the Brand Family and
continues to be owned and managed by the Morgan-Brand Family and the present
Chief Executive Officer, Barton Morgan III, is the great-great-grandson of the
founder, E. M. Brand; and
WHEREAS,
Barton Morgan III continues to demonstrate unparalleled organizational and
leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, a keen sense of vision,
and acute sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his community and state
that have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and
associates; and
WHEREAS,
in light of the outstanding service that Brand Banking Company has provided to
its community, state, and nation for 100 years, it is fitting and proper that
the accomplishments of this fine institution be recognized by this
body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the Brand Banking Company during its centennial celebration and express their
appreciation for its 100 years of service in the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Brand Banking Company.