SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 436
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Fred Farias III, who has been selected as the 2016
  Optometrist of the Year by the American Optometric Association; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Farias is the chief executive officer of
  20/20 Vision Care in his hometown of McAllen, Texas; he was
  selected as the Optometrist of the Year for his years of
  excellent service to his patients, his many contributions to the
  American Optometric Association, and his commitment to public
  service; and
         WHEREAS, Since graduating from the Southern College of
  Optometry, Dr. Farias has been an enthusiastic advocate for his
  profession; he was president of both the Rio Grande Valley
  Optometric Society and the Texas Optometric Association, and for
  more than 20 years, he has been an American Optometric
  Association keyperson; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Farias has remained
  focused on the visual welfare of the public; he has held
  leadership positions with the Optometry Cares Society and Vision
  USA, both of which are charitable endeavors of the American
  Optometric Association Foundation, and he takes great pride in
  organizing vision screenings for underserved communities in
  South Texas; and
         WHEREAS, A truly distinguished leader in his field, Dr.
  Farias was appointed to the Texas Optometry Board by former
  Governor Rick Perry and to the Texas Higher Education
  Coordinating Board by Governor Greg Abbott; he represents the
  highest ideals of professional and charitable service, and he
  is indeed deserving of recognition for his exceptional
  accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Fred Farias III for his
  exemplary work on behalf of his profession and the community and
  congratulate him on being honored as the 2016 Optometrist of the
  Year by the American Optometric Association; 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 March 16, 2017.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate