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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate