By:  Barrientos                                        S.R. No. 159
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, It is a distinct honor for the Texas Senate to
    1-3  commend Robert G. Farris of Harlingen for his notable service
    1-4  to the citizens of Texas; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Recognized throughout the Rio Grande Valley for
    1-6  his contributions to the economic development of the area,
    1-7  Robert Farris has been President of the Valley Transit Company
    1-8  in Harlingen since 1963; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, A past Director of the Texas Tourist Council,
   1-10  Mr. Farris has also served as Director of the National Bus Traffic
   1-11  Association and the Texas Motor Transportation Association; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, His leadership as Director of the Texas State Bank
   1-13  of Harlingen and of the Texas Regional Bancshares of McAllen has
   1-14  been invaluable; he is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who
   1-15  in Finance and Industry; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Blessed with natural abilities, the esteemed
   1-17  businessman has shared his expertise with others and devoted his
   1-18  energies to numerous civic activities; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Mr. Farris has served as President of the
   1-20  Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Chamber
   1-21  of Commerce, and the Harlingen Industrial Foundation, Incorporated;
   1-22  he has worked as Crusade Chairman of the American Cancer Society
   1-23  and as Vice-President of the Rio Grande Council Boy Scouts of
    2-1  America; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, His generosity, helpfulness, and commitment to the
    2-3  citizens of the Rio Grande Valley have endeared him to people from
    2-4  all walks of life; countless Texans have benefitted from his
    2-5  benevolence; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, He is a native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and a
    2-7  graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and The University of Texas
    2-8  where he earned his bachelor of business administration degree; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, Robert Farris served his country with valor in
   2-10  the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 with the Third Infantry
   2-11  Division in Korea; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Robert Farris
   2-13  has been supported by the love and companionship of his wife, Betty,
   2-14  and their sons, Robert, William, and J. Brad; now, therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-16  74th Legislature, hereby express its sincere gratitude to
   2-17  Robert G. Farris for his exceptional contributions to his city
   2-18  and state and extend best wishes to him for continued success in
   2-19  the years to come; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-21  Mr. Farris as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
   2-22                               ______________________________________
   2-23                                       President of the Senate
   2-24                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-25                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-1                               on February 6, 1995.
    3-2                               ______________________________________
    3-3                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-4                               ______________________________________
    3-5                                        Member, Texas Senate