[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 18, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S6662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING PALMYRA STATE BANK

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Palmyra State Bank. I am honored to have the opportunity 
to celebrate this extraordinary milestone.
  The Bank of Palmyra, founded in 1893, was the first lending 
institution to be established in the town of Palmyra, followed soon 
after by the chartering of the Farmers State Bank in 1911. In 1931, 
following the turmoil of the Great Depression, the town's two banks 
merged to form the Palmyra State Bank.
  For over a century, Palmyra State Bank has dedicated itself to 
providing its customers with the highest quality banking services. As a 
locally owned institution, Palmyra State Bank has been a tremendous 
asset in helping promote economic growth throughout the community and 
the region. Even in the face of today's difficult economic times, 
Palmyra State Bank continues to flourish and has achieved a well-earned 
reputation for providing their customers with financial security and 
highly personalized service.
  As you know, I have long held both personal and professional 
admiration for independent banks that are focused on strengthening 
communities in both the best and worst economic times. For more than 
100 years, Palmyra State Bank has done just that and embodied the 
importance of building strong local connections.
  It is for this commitment to providing every customer with the 
highest quality banking services, and for this bank's crucial role in 
community development, that I am proud to recognize 100 years of 
service that Palmyra State Bank has provided to the people of the State 
of Wisconsin.

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