H.R. No. 336
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Shelley Snyder is retiring from the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth in 2015, drawing to a close a distinguished
career in which she has provided outstanding service to that
organization and to the young people of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Snyder first joined the staff of the YMCA 28
years ago, and she has been with the Fort Worth YMCA for nearly a
quarter century; during her exemplary tenure, she has served as
vice president of operations and has played an essential role in the
organization's efforts; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her other responsibilities,
Ms. Snyder has devoted 15 years to overseeing Fort Worth Youth and
Government; more than 4,500 individuals have taken part in this
youth-led, experiential initiative that is designed to increase
their understanding of civic affairs and to help them become
responsible citizens; under Ms. Snyder's leadership, the District
IV program has fielded 10 Youth Governors and has expanded to
include middle school and home school students; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her achievements, Ms. Snyder
received the Bill Theiss Award at the Youth and Government State
Conference; this prestigious honor is presented to a YMCA staff
member who has made important contributions to the program at the
local and state levels; and
WHEREAS, Shelley Snyder's conscientiousness,
professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the mission and
values of the YMCA have earned her the admiration of her coworkers
and the gratitude of countless youth, and she may reflect with pride
on a job well done as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Shelley Snyder on her retirement
from the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued happiness and success in all her
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Snyder as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 336 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House