[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8917-S8918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DENNIS E. NIXON

 Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I honor today Mr. Dennis E. Nixon 
for his commitment as one of our Nation's leading banking authorities 
and executives, particularly for his 50 years of extraordinary service 
to the broader Texas communities and Texas banking industry.
  A Pittsburgh, PA, native, Dennis grew up in many different places 
across the United States due to his father's military service. His 
family eventually moved to Corpus Christi, TX, where Mr. Nixon 
graduated from high school. He then attended the University of Texas at 
Austin, where he graduated in 1964 with a degree in finance. Following 
graduation, Mr. Nixon spent 6 years as a bank examiner with the U.S. 
Treasury Department before joining the Union National Bank in 1970. In 
1975, he joined the Bank of Commerce, the predecessor of the 
International Bank of Commerce, IBC, and International Bancshares 
Corporation, where he currently serves as the president and chief 
executive officer of the International Bank of Commerce in Laredo, TX, 
and as chairman of the International Bancshares Corporation.
  Since joining the International Bank of Commerce, Mr. Nixon has 
played a vital role in International Bancshares Corporation's ranking 
as the largest minority-owned bank organization in the United States 
and one of the largest independent banks in Texas. Mr. Nixon's 
knowledge across all areas of banking was pivotal in the development of 
IBC's acquisition and expansion efforts. His tenure at IBC has been 
marked by visionary strategies and a commitment to excellence, 
transforming the company into an industry-leading financial institution 
with assets reaching approximately $16 billion and serving 75 
communities from Del Rio to Brownsville, TX, and into Oklahoma.
  Beyond his duties as chief executive officer of the International 
Bank of Commerce and chairman of the Bancshares Corporation, Mr. Nixon 
is a member of the Texas Business Leadership Council, a network of CEOs 
and business executives that aims to advance Texas prosperity in a 
globally competitive business environment. Most notable is his 
stewardship in raising $11 million for MD Anderson Cancer

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Center, where he serves as a senior member of the board of visitors, 
demonstrating his commitment to improving the health and quality of 
life for all citizens.
  In 2006, Mr. Nixon was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. 
In 2007, he was elected to serve on the board of directors of the U.S. 
Chamber of Commerce, and in 2008, he was named ``International Citizen 
of the Year'' by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The Texas 
Bankers Association awarded him the 2015 Texas Bankers Foundation's 50-
Year Banker Award. In 2016, Mr. Nixon and his wife received the 
Distinguished Community Service Award from the Chabad Center for Jewish 
Life and Learning. In 2018, he received the Distinguished Business 
Leader Award from the Texas Association of Business.
  Mr. Nixon has been widely recognized for his generosity to 
communities in Texas and around the globe. He received the Paul Harris 
Fellow Award by Rotary International and the Eleanor Roosevelt 
Humanities Award by the State of Israel for his outstanding community 
and philanthropic service. He is also involved in the American Heart 
Association, the American Cancer Society, United Way of Laredo, the 
Boys and Girls Club of Laredo, and Legatus. He serves as a founding 
member of the Association of South Texas Communities and the Alliance 
for Security and Trade. Mr. Nixon's service has received well-earned 
praise from organizations that strive to improve the health and quality 
of life of south Texans.
  Mr. Nixon's exceptional career and his relentless efforts toward 
economic development are defined by intentionality, dedication, and 
success. He has dedicated his life and career to serving others and 
improving the communities in Texas and beyond. For his remarkable work, 
and all that he has yet to accomplish, I would like to recognize him.
  I offer my thanks and appreciation to Dennis Nixon for 50 years of 
steadfast service to Texas communities and the Texas banking industry. 
I send him my best wishes for the years ahead.

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