SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 391

In Memory

of

Eric Edmundo Farias

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of McAllen in paying tribute to the life of Sergeant Eric Edmundo Farias, who died on February 17, 2008, at the age of 24; and

WHEREAS, Born in McAllen to Edmundo Farias, Jr., and Diana Garza Farias, Eric was a 2002 graduate of Memorial High School, where he exhibited admirable athletic skills and played both tennis and baseball; he was also a member of the school's Mustang Band; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Eric Farias served his country with great honor as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006; he exemplified steadfast resolve and patriotism and survived three tours of duty in Iraq; his promising young life tragically ended in 2008 after he sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Eric Farias will be remembered for his service to his country and for his meaningful contributions to the McAllen community, where he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; to memorialize one of its own, the United States Marine Corps performed military honors at his funeral; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of Eric Edmundo Farias; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of 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 Eric Farias.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate