[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 12, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S5369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              COMMUNITY BANK OF RAYMORE'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, on behalf of my fellow Missourians, I 
extend my warmest congratulations to the Community Bank of Raymore for 
their 30 years of service to the community.
  Community Bank of Raymore opened its doors on May 15, 1979. As the 
first chartered bank in Cass County, MO, in 45 years, Community Bank of 
Raymore takes pride in being an independent community owned bank and is 
committed to serving its customers financial needs.
  Starting out in a temporary facility at the current location, 
Raymore's population was only 3,138 consisting of mostly farm ground.
  The first bank building was completed in March 1980. The entire 
community celebrated the open house and accounts began to grow. It was 
estimated by an FDIC investigator that total deposits would reach 2 
million in 1\1/2\ years. This milestone was passed in the first 6 
months. Slogans were used such as ``Drive a Mile--Get a Smile'' in 1980 
and later as area housing developed the slogan became ``The U in 
CommUnity is You.''
  William R. McDaniel purchased Community Bank of Raymore on October 
26, 1992, and immediately became part of the community by hosting 
Customer Appreciation Days, Open House Celebrations and Chamber 
Coffees.
  By 1994 it was time to expand. A new facility was built adding 2,800 
square feet to the existing building. In 1998 expansion accompanied the 
addition of Trust Services in January and the opening of the Peculiar 
Branch in June.
  Community Bank of Raymore doubled in size in 2003 going through a 14-
month remodel while continuing to serve the needs of their customers. 
The bank also acquired a mortgage lending officer allowing them to 
serve area residents with their long-term home financing needs.
  Many of their employees, directors and customers have been with the 
Community Bank of Raymore from the very start. The Community Bank of 
Raymore should be commended for the dedication and loyalty they have 
earned from the community in which they serve.
  I am pleased to honor the Community Bank of Raymore on its 30th 
anniversary.

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