[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6054-S6055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                75TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR FINANCIAL BANK

 Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, as a member of the Committee on 
Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I am proud to recognize the 
Marcuccilli family for the 75th anniversary of an Indiana-based 
community bank, STAR Financial Bank. Since its founding, STAR Financial 
has become an essential business in northeast and central Indiana. The 
bank has continuously prioritized putting their customers and local 
businesses first, while providing decades of dependable services and 
accountable staff.
  Established by a group of trucking partners from the Marion Trucking 
Company in 1943, STAR Financial Bank was formed to build financial 
security for the Fort Wayne community. For that reason, the bank has 
tailored its practices to support the community and local families. 
Generally, STAR Financial focuses on three key areas involving arts, 
education, and economic development. In 2017, the company donated more 
than $635,000 to Indiana nonprofits, as well as volunteered 3,600 hours 
of community service valuing over $97,128. Some of the nonprofits 
include the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the Fort Wayne Children's Choir. 
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, PBS 39, Big Brothers Big Sisters 
Northeast Indiana, Brightpoint, and many United Way chapters.
  It is my privilege to honor STAR Financial Bank for 75 years serving 
the Fort Wayne community. I look forward to STAR Financial Bank's 
future endeavors, and I congratulate the Marcuccilli family on this 
significant milestone.

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