SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Isauro G. Farias on the grand occasion of his 87th birthday; and WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a beloved and respected citizen of our state; and WHEREAS, Mr. Farias is a member of a family that greatly values military service, and he served the nation with distinction for more than 20 years in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, After his retirement, he continued to serve the country by working with the United States Customs and Border Protection, the United States Immigration Service, and the United States Marshals Service; and WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Catalina, have enjoyed 65 years of marriage together, and they renewed their marriage vows in 2011 in Cana of Galilee in Israel; and WHEREAS, Mr. Farias is noted for his strength, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby recognize Isauro G. Farias as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to him best wishes on his 87th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 17, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate