H.R. No. 998
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Shawn M. Snider has served his
  community with tremendous dedication as chief of the Edinburg Fire
  Department; and
         WHEREAS, Shawn Snider began his career in fire service in
  1981 as a volunteer firefighter and paid mechanic with the Alamo
  Fire Department, where he later earned promotion to fire marshal;
  in 1991, he transferred to the Edinburg Fire Department to accept a
  position as assistant fire marshal; after excelling in his duties
  over the next several years, he was named the department's fire
  chief in 1999; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Snider has concurrently served as the City of
  Edinburg's emergency management coordinator throughout his tenure
  as fire chief, and from December 2011 to July 2012, he was also the
  acting city manager; in addition, he has benefited his community
  greatly as chair of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association, as
  the leader of Texas Task Force I Type 3 in the Rio Grande Valley, and
  as an instructor at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
  Municipal Fire School; and
         WHEREAS, Respected by his peers, Chief Snider was elected
  president of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association
  in 2009, and he went on to play an active role in promoting the
  association's legislative agenda during that year; he has
  previously served as regional director and volunteer director for
  the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, and he has held other prominent
  leadership positions, such as training coordinator for the Rio
  Grande Valley Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association and
  member of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association
  Certification Board; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Snider has furthered his professional
  development by earning certifications as a master firefighter,
  master peace officer, and advanced fire inspector, among others; he
  has consistently prioritized his responsibilities as a public
  servant and the needs of his firefighters above his own needs, and
  he has likewise impressed others with his deep devotion to his faith
  and family, which includes his wife, Edna Snider, and daughter,
  Sarah; and
         WHEREAS, Shawn Snider has exemplified the highest ideals of
  his profession and contributed immeasurably to the safety and
  well-being of his fellow citizens, and his outstanding efforts have
  earned him the lasting gratitude and admiration of all who know him;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider for his many
  years of exemplary service to the City of Edinburg; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Chief Snider as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Canales
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 998 was adopted by the House on April
  20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House