[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
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TRIBUTE TO RETIRING MISSOURI FARMERS AND TRADERS BANK PRESIDENT JOE W. 
                               SCALLORNS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, It has come to my attention that a 
distinguished career in the banking industry has come to an end.
  Joe W. Scallorns, bank president of Farmers and Traders Bank, retired 
recently after over 30 years of serving Missouri's banking needs.
  Scallorn's distinguished banking career began as a bank collector in 
Columbia, Missouri while finishing his degree as a student at the 
University of Missouri. After college, he joined Morgan Guaranty Trust 
Company of New York as a credit analyst. He returned to Columbia in 
1967, eventually rising to the position of Vice President of the First 
Bank of Commerce and later as President of the First National Bank and 
Trust Company. He joined Eagle Bank of Highland, Illinois, as its 
President in 1987. In June 1988, he purchased Farmers and Traders Bank 
in California, Missouri.
  Additionally, Joe is active in professional organizations, chairing 
the committees on Banking Education, Legislative Affairs, and the 
Political Action Committee of the Missouri Banking Association, also 
serving on its Board of Directors. He also served on the Government 
Relations Council of the American Bankers Association and its National 
BancPac Committee.
  As he prepares for quieter time with his wife, Fran and his son, 
Joseph, I know all Members of Congress will join me in paying tribute 
to my good friend Joe Scallorns and in wishing him the best in the days 
ahead.

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