[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO COMMERCIAL BANK

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
100th anniversary of Commercial Bank in West Liberty, Kentucky. Founded 
in January 1910, Commercial Bank has grown to serve Morgan, Wolfe, 
Magoffin and Elliott Counties, many of which are located in the 5th 
congressional district of eastern Kentucky.
  The citizens of Morgan County have been served by Commercial Bank's 
one location in downtown West Liberty since the bank's founding 100 
years ago. Like the other locally-owned banks across my district, 
Commercial Bank has a conservative lending approach that provides 
stability and security for the community. The bank is owned by 25 local 
investors in partnership with the employees of the institution.
  Commercial Bank is dedicated to the local community and supports 
numerous activities that make West Liberty and Morgan County such a 
special place. The bank and its employees have been longtime supporters 
of civic clubs, youth sports, the local school system, and the annual 
Morgan County Sorghum Festival.
  Commercial Bank is led today by Hank Allen who serves as president 
and chief executive officer. He is joined on the Board of Directors by 
a distinguished group of business and civic leaders which include 
Morris L. Peyton, Howard B. Elam, Jr., Bob Hutchison, Tommy Phipps, 
Earl May, Jr., Frank Oldfield, Kent Nickell, Robert Henderson, David 
Osborne, Joe S. Wells, Edward C. Keeton, Jr., William Holbrook, Jerry 
Murphy, Tommy Hill, Barrett Frederick, Tim Keller, William S. Wells, 
Robert Wells, Jimmy V. Hill, Proctor Blair, Henry L. Allen, Paul D. 
Kidd, Stanley Franklin, and Jeff Bailey.
  Madam Speaker, the people of West Liberty and Morgan County will 
gather in early August at West Liberty's Old Mill Park to celebrate 
Commercial Bank's 100th anniversary. I am proud to serve the people of 
Morgan County here in Congress and wish to extend congratulations to 
Commercial Bank on its 100 years of service to West Liberty.

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