82R23804 JNC-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 1572
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clarabelle Snodgrass has earned the 2010 Governor's
Award for Historic Preservation, the highest honor bestowed by the
Texas Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, A fifth-generation resident of Kerr County,
Mrs. Snodgrass has been a vital member of the local historical
commission for more than 30 years; she has helped document the
colorful history of the area as editor of the Kerr County Album,
which was published to celebrate the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial
and now serves as a primary source for information about local
families, organizations, and events; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Snodgrass has devoted more than two decades of
service as chair of the county marker committee, overseeing the
placement of 32 historical markers during her tenure, and she has
contributed to the commission's oral history project; and
WHEREAS, Among her most notable achievements was the integral
role that she played in preserving two local buildings; through her
efforts, the 1890 Tivy High School Building in Kerrville was
restored, and today it serves as the school district's
administration center; in addition, she championed the
preservation of the Union Church, and under her able guidance, the
facility was moved to the campus of Schreiner University, where it
now is used to host private and public community events; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Snodgrass has also shared her time and talents
with the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the parade committee,
and the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Auxiliary; through
the years, she has been recognized with a number of honors,
including the Texas Award for Historic Preservation and the titles
of Citizen of the Year from the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce
and Woman of the Year from the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Clarabelle Snodgrass has helped ensure that future
generations will have a tangible connection with the history of
this state, and she has earned the respect and gratitude of many of
her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Clarabelle Snodgrass on her
receipt of the 2010 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation from
the Texas Historical Commission and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success in all of her endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Snodgrass as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.