Bill Text: TX SR384 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Shawn M. Snider for his contributions to the City of Edinburg.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-04 - Reported enrolled [SR384 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR384-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Shawn M. Snider on his outstanding accomplishments and | ||
on his many contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the Lone | ||
Star State; and | ||
WHEREAS, An esteemed Texan and a devoted public servant, | ||
Shawn Snider is a respected leader in his community of Edinburg, | ||
where he resides with his wife, Edna Casas Snider, and his | ||
daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Snider; he has served as fire chief of | ||
the City of Edinburg Fire Department since 1999, and throughout | ||
his tenure of leadership, he has exemplified the highest ideals | ||
of public service with honor and integrity; and | ||
WHEREAS, Before the age of 18, Shawn Snider began his | ||
career as a firefighter by serving as a volunteer member of the | ||
City of Alamo Fire Department, where he was employed as a | ||
mechanic; realizing his life's calling, he rose through the | ||
ranks to become fire marshal for the Alamo Fire Department at | ||
the age of 24; in January of 1991, he joined the City of | ||
Edinburg Fire Department as assistant fire marshal, and in | ||
1999, he accepted the position of fire chief of the Edinburg | ||
Fire Department and took on the role of emergency management | ||
coordinator for the city; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the years, Chief Snider has generously | ||
devoted his time and energy on behalf of his community through | ||
his participation in many professional organizations, in which | ||
he has held key leadership roles including those of president of | ||
the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas | ||
and regional director of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association; he | ||
served for 10 years as training coordinator for the Rio Grande | ||
Valley Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association, and his | ||
current professional and volunteer activities include serving as | ||
a fire school instructor, a search and rescue task force leader, | ||
and chairman of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association; and | ||
WHEREAS, Uncompromising in his work ethic and in his | ||
commitment to excellence, Chief Snider is certified in a | ||
multitude of areas of professional expertise; among his | ||
qualifications, he holds master certifications as a firefighter | ||
and peace officer, advanced certifications as a fire inspector | ||
and arson investigator, and he is certified as a fire executive, | ||
public manager, and emergency medical technician; and | ||
WHEREAS, Chief Snider has demonstrated great wisdom, | ||
diligence, and courage throughout his career and in carrying out | ||
the unique and multifaceted responsibilities of his position; | ||
his steadfast efforts in support of his colleagues and fellow | ||
firefighters have earned him their lasting respect and | ||
admiration, and his unwavering commitment to public service has | ||
done much to promote the safety and well-being of the Edinburg | ||
community and of citizens throughout Texas; and | ||
WHEREAS, Chief Snider's remarkable leadership and | ||
dedication to duty are a source of inspiration to all who work to | ||
benefit the greater good, and it is indeed fitting that he | ||
receive special recognition on his invaluable service to the Lone | ||
Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider on his | ||
exceptional contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the | ||
people of Texas and express to him its sincere gratitude and best | ||
wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Hinojosa | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on April 4, 2023. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |