The Bank of Vernon’s 100th Anniversary

WHEREAS, it is with great pride and pleasure that the Bank of Vernon in Vernon, Alabama is recognized upon the occasion of their 100thanniversary, November 11, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama State Banking Department is honored to share 2011 as its 100th anniversary year with the Bank of Vernon; and

WHEREAS, chartered on November 11, 1911, the Bank of Vernon was located at the current site of Vernon City Hall by the courthouse, due to the bank’s generous donation of the building to the city in 1978; and

WHEREAS, in 1969, the bank’s first branch, the Westside branch, opened and continues to this day to operate as an express service branch of the bank; and

WHEREAS, serving Lamar County, the Bank of Vernon is both an asset and proven corporate partner in the community; and

WHEREAS, the Bank of Vernon has been blessed with outstanding, dedicated and hardworking employees, management and directors:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2011, as

The Bank of Vernon’s 100th Anniversary

in the State of the Alabama.

     

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 8th day of November 2011.

 

                                                                                 Governor Robert Bentley