TITLE: Recognizing Rey Farias for his service to the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Rey Farias for his service to the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 11, 2011.