SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 519
In Memory
of
Betty Jean Snyder
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Betty Jean Snyder, who died March 6, 2009,
at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Betty Jean Snyder was born September 10, 1929;
blessed with an unquenchable desire for knowledge, she traveled
the state, nation, and world seeking new experiences and
understanding; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Snyder and her husband, P.B., embarked on
many journeys to such locales as the Galapagos Islands, the
Panama Canal, and Hawaii; also in their travels they participated
in back-country primitive camping, backpacking along the
Continental Divide, and exploring Europe in a Volkswagen camper;
and
WHEREAS, An accomplished genealogist and researcher,
Mrs. Snyder compiled a history of all 254 county seats in Texas;
she belonged to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and 12 of
her ancestors were citizens of the republic; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Snyder devoted herself to the activities of
her sons, Rocky and Grant; she served as a Cub Scout den mother,
was active in the Parent Teacher Association, and encouraged her
sons to participate in a wide variety of pursuits, including
science projects and music lessons; she was active in the
family's local Baptist church, where she taught Sunday School in
the primary division; and
WHEREAS, Among Mrs. Snyder's passions was the small plot of
forested land that she and P.B. acquired in East Texas; her
impressive skills as a gardener were honed there and transferred
to her always beautiful yard; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife and mother, and her family
and friends will continue to live with the cherished memories of
her life and her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Betty Jean Snyder; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Betty Jean Snyder.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate