SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 237
In Memory
of
Hector Farias, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Weslaco in mourning the loss of civic leader Hector Farias, Sr., who
died September 29, 2010, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Hector Farias, Sr., was born October 20, 1925, in
Mission; he attended Pan American University in Edinburg and
served the nation with honor in the United States Army in the
Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Farias worked for many years as a manager for
the Sherwin-Williams Company in McAllen before striking out on
his own as owner and manager of H & F Repairs, a spray equipment
service and repair business; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his career in business, Mr. Farias
played an important role in the civic life of Weslaco and the Rio
Grande Valley, serving as city commissioner and mayor for the
City of Weslaco; he was a member of the Rio Grande Valley Economic
Development Council and served as vice chair of the East Hidalgo
County Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Farias served as president of the Economic
Development Corporation of Weslaco for many years and sat on the
Weslaco Airport Committee and the Weslaco Housing Authority; he
was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Veterans
Commission and was recognized by the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce
in 2006 as the Weslaco Man of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Hector Farias, Sr.; 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
Hector Farias, Sr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2011,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate