SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 968
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Rey Farias for his outstanding service as president of
	the board of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School
	District; and
	WHEREAS, Rey Farias has through the years served the Los
	Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District with
	distinction as a coach, athletic director, principal, school
	board member, and school board president; and
	WHEREAS, A 1961 graduate of La Joya High School, Mr. Farias
	attended Southwest Texas State University, where he earned
	Little All-America honors as a walk-on football player and was
	second in rushing and scoring in the Southland Conference his
	senior year; and
	WHEREAS, He coached the football team at Los Fresnos High
	School from 1975 through 1978 before moving into administration,
	where he served for 24 years; he has served as a trustee on the
	school board for six years; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman has played an
	important role in the lives of countless young men and women, and
	he is truly deserving of recognition for his many contributions
	to the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby commend Rey Farias on his exceptional
	service as president of the board of the Los Fresnos Consolidated
	Independent School District and extend to him best wishes for
	continued success in all his endeavors; 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 11, 2011.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate