A Message from the President

To Our Valued Customers:

Greetings from your friends at First National Bank of Burleson. I am writing you this letter for two reasons. First, I want to personally let you know that we count it a privilege to serve as your banker and your friend. Secondly, I want to reassure you that in the midst of the current financial storm, First National Bank of Burleson is standing strong.

Every day, it seems the financial markets grow more turbulent; the challenges we face grow more difficult. However, you can rest easier knowing that because you have chosen your banking relationship with First National Bank of Burleson, we will continue to keep your best interest at heart. As a hometown, independent bank, we have the advantage of maintaining local control over financial decisions. We can also continually manage our strategic planning in a positive manner to contend with difficult economic times. As a leader in our industry, we have no part in any of the sub-prime lending market and have seen continued success with our loan program. We are still in the business of lending money to help our community.

Our commitment to maintain safe and sound business practices has been reinforced with new FDIC protection of deposits up to $250,000. Plus, as a further safeguard, the FDIC has even uncapped that number by giving unlimited protection of all of your money in non-interest bearing accounts until December 31, 2010.

We appreciate your trust in us and I want to assure you that we will continue to do everything within our power to maintain that trust. If you have any questions or would like to visit about any issues, please feel free to call me at 817-295-0461. Thank you for your business and remember, we are here for you!

Sincerely,
Gary W. Shipp