[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6317]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE MID AMERICA BANK IN MISSOURI

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mid 
America Bank and recognize the contribution the institution has made to 
communities in Missouri during its 100 years of operation. Since April 
is Community Bank Month, it is fitting to celebrate the anniversary of 
one of Missouri's finest financial institutions. On April 27, 1914, 
this community bank was founded as the People's Bank of St. Thomas. It 
was then relocated to Meta, Missouri in 1951, where it operated as the 
sole location for 27 years and was renamed the Meta State Bank. In 
1978, the name Mid America Bank was adopted as the bank grew and opened 
a second branch in Linn, Missouri. Mid America Bank has continued to 
expand and currently has five branches throughout the state that allow 
the people of Missouri access to the financial tools that provide 
stability and security in their daily life.
  The longevity of Mid America Bank is not only a testament to its 
success and knowledge of the financial services industry, but also its 
commitment to our Missouri communities. Community banks such as Mid 
America Bank have a desire to help their customers improve their lives 
and realize their dreams, all while valuing the customer and respecting 
the vital role of relationship banking.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in 
wishing all the employees of Mid America Bank our sincerest thanks and 
appreciation for their service to the men, women and families of 
Missouri. Congratulations on 100 years and best wishes for continued 
success in the next 100 years.

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