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Rosie Perez
1997 Athena
2010
Treasurer
International
Athena
Award Winner
#2831 |
Rosie Perez
has been in
banking for over thirty years. She is vice president and
branch Manager of National Bank of Texas in Burleson. She
completed SMU graduate school of banking "SWGSB." She
formerly worked for Burleson State Bank and other banks in Fort
Worth. Her banking experience and expertise has resulted in
her serving as treasurer and finance committees for the Athena
Society of Burleson, BACC, Big Red Booster Club and other groups.
She was honored in 2006 with the "Making a Difference Award" for
the State of Texas from the Independent Bankers of Texas.
This is a statewide honor for service at work and in the
community.
Rosie was chosen as the
1997 Athena because of her community service and her involvement n
helping others. Most organizations in Burleson and the area
have benefited from Rosie's generosity of her time, energy and
leadership. She is credited with helping create and
implement Burleson's Cinco de Mayo festival. She is past
chairman of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce and has been
involved with every program connected with the Chamber.
She is a member of the Huguley Crystal Heart Gala fund raiser.
She has been involved with the Harvest House programs such as the
Angel Tree and Little Red Schoolhouse. She was chairman of
the Optimist Club Neat Kids Banquet, is a former member of
Burleson Business and Professional Women Organization, a mentor
with the BISD program, and has been a volunteer for the American
Heart Association. She was Director of the Child Advocacy
Board and chairman of their golf tournament fund raiser. She
was also on the Strategic Planning Committee for the City of
Burleson, Civic Center Focus Group, Chisenhall Master Plan
Committee, 4A & 4B Tax Committee, and Community Center Expansion
Focus Group.
Rosie and Richard Perez
have been married for 42 years. They moved to Burleson from
Fort Worth in 1969. They have five children and the eleventh
grandchild will be here soon! They are members of St. Ann's
Catholic Church in Burleson and Rosie is a founding member.
She has held several positions on various committees such as
Finance, District Educational Improvement Council, and drug
awareness. Rosie has been an asset to her church and this
community since moving here. She enjoys spending time with
her family, and especially her grandchildren. She also likes
power shopping and traveling. |
