[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S10666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING BANK OF CLARKE COUNTY

 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I am pleased to acknowledge the 
100th anniversary of Bank of Clarke County, the first independent, 
privately owned bank in Berryville, VA. More than a century ago, 10 
local investors decided that a community bank would assist in the 
continued recovery from the Civil War's reconstruction efforts. After 
pooling together $10,000 in capital, the Bank of Clarke County was 
formed. As the oldest continuously operating bank in the area, Bank of 
Clarke County has remained committed to serving the local communities 
and its citizens. Its success today can be attributed to its long-term 
vision and dedicated staff.
  Over the years, Bank of Clarke has undergone numerous expansions and 
renovations, permanently moving to the greater Winchester area in 1992 
and opening 10 full-service branch locations, one express branch, and a 
network of 23 local ATMs. Despite their continual expansion and growth 
as a business, Bank of Clarke County remains dedicated to serving the 
community through volunteer work with over 150 local organizations.
  The Bank of Clarke County continues to perform outstanding work in 
serving its local citizens and the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. I 
congratulate its members on their continued run of success, and thank 
them for the work they are doing to make Virginia a better place to 
live, work, and raise a family.

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