FIRST STATE BANK

MISSION STATEMENT

     The board of directiors, officers and employees, of the First State Bank strive to provide the Decatur community and the surrounding area with quality financial services.   The bank will accomplish this objective by focusing on the needs of the customer.

     The bank's operations, products and services are designed to meet or exceed its customer's expectations.  An independent community bank where management decisions are made by local directors and officers can only provide the optimum level of personal customer service. 

     The strong customer base is the bank's most important asset.  We will strive to continue to improve the bank's image in the community.

     The bank will hire competent employees to preserve the safety and soundness of the bank's assets and liabilities.  Through the management of these accounts, the shareholders will receive a satisfactory return on their investment.