SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 334

In Memory

of

Fred Farias

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Fred Farias, who died November 1, 2007, at the age of 71; and

WHEREAS, Born March 2, 1936, Fred Farias was an exemplary citizen who was respected in the community for his many accomplishments; he served the nation in the United States Air Force for five years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Farias played a vital role in the beer distribution business in the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio for many years; he was a founding partner of L&F Distributors in South Texas, and he was chosen by the Adolph Coors Company to serve as its distributor in the San Antonio region; and

WHEREAS, Active in civic affairs, Mr. Farias worked with the Arthritis Foundation in McAllen and San Antonio; he chaired a San Antonio telethon that raised nearly $300,000 to fight this debilitating disease; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and generosity will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Farias will long be remembered with affection and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Fred Farias; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Fred Farias.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 2, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate