The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities
from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on February 23, 2009, pursuant to
the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2 (a) (4) That all rights pertaining to the entire class of this security were extinguished on February 9, 2009.

Pursuant to the terms of the Rights of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., the Rights expired and became null and void on February 9, 2009.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this
security was suspended from trading on February 9, 2009.