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The Rotary Club of Dallas lost a true friend and Rotarian with the passing of John "Briggs" Todd on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the age of 99.
Briggs started in his banking career in 1932 after graduating from the University of Texas. He worked with his dad at the 1st National Bank in Gilmer and in 1935 joined the Rotary Club of Gilmer. Then World War II began. He served in the U.S. Navy until the war ended. He then opened the Greenville Avenue State Bank in 1946 and in 1947 joined the East Dallas Rotary Club. He graduated from Rutgers (Stonier) in 1948. He also served as President and Chairman of 1st State Bank Abilene from 1953-1964. While in Abilene he was a active Rotarian in the Southwest Abilene Rotary Club. Briggs was instrumental in forming, financing, and saving 3 West Texas Banks. In 1964 he joined the Rotary Club of Dallas and has been a member ever since. Briggs served his community with his heart. He was on too many committees to name. He helped start two Rotary Clubs (East Dallas & Southwest Abilene), and served as District Governor of two districts. District Governor 5790 from 1961 to 1962 and again as District Governor of 5810 1978 to 1979. Briggs was a Price Cross Partner, Paul Harris Fellow and Benefactor to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
In 1970, Mr. Todd bought the Mesquite State Bank and greeted customers when the doors opened, April 1st, 1970. With perseverance and dedication, the bank overcame hard times to become a profitable institution that continues to serve the community today. Briggs Todd was a great believer that the heart of Banking was watching businesses succeed.
Mr. Todd was an active member in the Church of Christ. He became an Elder in the Church of Christ while in Abilene, and again when he returned to Dallas, at the Skillman Avenue Church of Christ. He could preach a mighty fine sermon whenever called upon. He greatly enjoyed the brotherhood and supported numerous missionaries, preachers and orphanages. There was never any question of Mr. Todd's commitment to Church, Family, Bank, and Rotary. His work ethic was dynamic and admirable. His life was a shining example of "Service Above Self".
Whereas, the members of The Rotary Club of Dallas are deeply grieved by the loss of their great friend, now be it resolved that his victorious life be offically recongized and spread upon the minutes of this Club and a copy be furnished to his family, that they may know the respect and admiration which the members of the Rotary Club of Dallas had for him and the sympathy and love which they wish to express to them.
Sincerely,
Dennis Connally
President
The Rotary Club of Dallas
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