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Amegy Bank of Texas Promotes Preston Moore to Executive Vice President

June 20, 2006

HOUSTON, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Amegy Bank of Texas today announced the promotion of Preston Moore to Executive Vice President and Manager of the Bank's Wealth Management and Capital Markets business lines.

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Moore previously served as Senior Vice President and Manager of Syndicated Finance where he oversaw the arrangement and syndication of bank financings for commercial, real estate and energy clients.

"Since Preston joined Amegy in 2002 to start our syndicated finance group, he has shown remarkable leadership skills and a commitment to our clients, employees, and the community," said Paul B. Murphy, Jr., CEO, Amegy Bank. "His background in funds management and investment banking will be invaluable in this expanded role."

Moore is actively involved with Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, volunteers at the Neighborhood Centers Inc., and serves on the alumni board of the Kinkaid School and the Board of Directors of the Houston Country Club. He also coaches basketball and softball for the West Houston League.

Moore earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Washington and Lee University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He also holds Series 7 and 63 Securities Licenses.

About Amegy Bank of Texas

Amegy Bank of Texas is one of the fastest growing banks in Texas. With assets of more than $9 billion, local decision making and a history of relationship banking, Amegy has the resources to serve leading Texas companies as a source of capital as well as provide efficient and effective treasury management, international and investment services. The Bank, with more than 75 locations in the state, specializes in small business banking as well as private financial management and trust services for families and individuals, and retail and mortgage banking services. Amegy is a part of the Zions Bancorporation (Nasdaq: ZION) collection of great banks.

SOURCE Amegy Bank of Texas