SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1022
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Fred Farias III, who has been named president-elect
  of the Texas Optometric Association; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Farias is also celebrating the 25th
  anniversary of his entry into the practice of optometry; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
  Dr. Farias earned his doctor of optometry degree at the Southern
  College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee; he is president of
  20/20 Vision Care, Incorporated, Optometric Practice; he is also
  a member of the Rio Grande Valley Optometric Association and the
  American Optometric Association, and he is a fellow of the
  American Academy of Optometry; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Farias has received numerous honors over the
  course of his career, including Young Optometrist of the Year and
  the William Feinbloom Low Vision Award, and he was named to the
  Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering; and
         WHEREAS, He was appointed to the Texas Optometry Board by
  Governor Rick Perry and is a member of the University of the
  Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry Advisory Council;
  he is also a founder of The University of Texas Hispanic Alumni
  Committee and a member of the Southern College of Optometry
  Alumni Council; he is truly deserving of recognition for his many
  achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Fred Farias III on his
  contributions to his profession and extend to him
  congratulations on being named president-elect of the Texas
  Optometric Association and on celebrating 25 years in the
  practice of optometry at 20/20 Vision Care; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 21, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate