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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate