TITLE: In memory of Hector Farias, Sr., of Weslaco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Hector Farias, Sr., of Weslaco.

FULL TEXT:
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& FRepairs, 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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2011, by a rising vote.