[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING FIRST UNITED BANK

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                             HON. TOM COLE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2023

  Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, today, I celebrate the grand opening of a very 
impressive building in my hometown of Moore, Oklahoma. First United 
Bank, which is based in Durant, Oklahoma, has a long history of 
community service and working with community members to achieve their 
financial goals while lifting up those around them.
  First United Bank has reinforced its commitment to the Moore 
community with a building that will not only house all its financial 
partners and services under one roof but will also serve as a community 
center for Moore and the greater Oklahoma City Metro. In keeping with 
First United's other locations, there will be free community spaces; 
lobby items that celebrate and educate on the Bank's four pillars: 
financial wellbeing, personal growth, health & wellness, and faith; 
food truck hook-ups; training rooms; and a large space that community 
members can use to host events free of cost. This is a multi-million-
dollar investment in the Moore community.
  As a lead up to the actual grand opening, First United Bank hosted 
several events and activities for the residents of Moore and the 
surrounding community to participate in. These events included a blood 
drive, a free shred day, a pastor appreciation luncheon with a renowned 
author and theologian, and a book fair where each student at a local 
elementary school received two free books courtesy of the bank. I am 
grateful for the work of First United Bank and its commitment to help 
others ``Spend Life Wisely,'' and I celebrate the opening of this 
incredible building.

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