85R7168 CJM-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 245
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jeanne Jonell Snelson retired as tax
assessor-collector for Schleicher County on March 25, 2016, drawing
to a close a noteworthy tenure in public service that spanned more
than a decade; and
WHEREAS, First elected in the fall of 2003, Ms. Snelson
retained the office of tax assessor-collector for the next 13
years; during that time, she performed a number of duties for
Schleicher County, such as calculating and collecting property
taxes, issuing motor vehicle registration permits and licenses, and
registering voters; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Angelo, this esteemed Texan
graduated from Eldorado High School in 1972 and continued her
education at Angelo State University; after completing her degree,
she accepted a position with the First National Bank of Eldorado,
where she has worked for the past 27 years; she currently serves as
a director of the bank; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Snelson enjoys the love
and support of her husband of more than four decades, Stephen
Snelson, and her life has been further enriched by her son, Casey,
her daughter, Blake, and her four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the
able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Jeanne
Snelson may indeed take well-deserved pride in her record of
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jeanne Jonell Snelson on her
retirement as Schleicher County tax assessor-collector and extend
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Snelson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.