[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 36 (Thursday, March 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING BILLY D. COLE

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Billy D. Cole 
on this, his 50th year in local banking.
  Mr. Cole began his banking career on his 18th birthday, March 2, 
1953. He found his first job at the former Empire Trust Company where 
he worked for Fairleigh Enright as a teller-trainee. Since then, he has 
served as an officer or director of over 40 banks and ten bank holding 
companies throughout Missouri and Kansas. Today, Mr. Cole serves as the 
vice-chairman of the board of Nodaway Valley Bank in Missouri.
  Mr. Cole truly has worked hard during his years of service and 
ultimately has become one of the regions well-known and most respected 
bankers.
  Mr. Speaker, today I proudly ask you to join me in commending Billy 
D. Cole for his accomplishments and dedication on the anniversary of 
his 50th year in banking.

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