SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43
In Memory
of
Joshua Michael Snowden
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of United States Marine Staff Sergeant
Joshua Michael Snowden, who died in the line of duty July 10,
2017, at the age of 31; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Snowden was an exemplary young man and an
exceptional Marine who was widely admired for his many
achievements and his dedication to duty; and
WHEREAS, He was a 2004 graduate of Highland Park High
School, and he was proud to serve his country in the United States
Marine Corps; he leaves behind a legacy of valor and fidelity
that will continue to serve as an inspiration to all those who
knew him; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Snowden demonstrated unwavering
resolve and selfless courage in the performance of his duties; our
state and nation are fortunate to have men and women whose love
for their country inspires them to take up military service; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength and honor, he gave unselfishly
to others, and his patriotic spirit, his deep and abiding faith,
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted son and brother, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Joshua Michael Snowden;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Joshua Michael Snowden.
Huffines
Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
Birdwell Huffman Schwertner Birdwell Huffman Schwertner
Birdwell Huffman Schwertner
Buckingham Hughes Seliger Buckingham Hughes Seliger
Buckingham Hughes Seliger
Burton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin Burton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Burton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Campbell Lucio Taylor of Galveston Campbell Lucio Taylor of Galveston
Campbell Lucio Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Menéndez Uresti Creighton Menéndez Uresti
Creighton Menéndez Uresti
Estes Miles Watson Estes Miles Watson
Estes Miles Watson
Garcia Nelson West Garcia Nelson West
Garcia Nelson West
Hall Nichols Whitmire Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hancock Perry Zaffirini Hancock Perry Zaffirini
Hancock Perry Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
Birdwell Huffman Schwertner
Buckingham Hughes Seliger
Burton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Campbell Lucio Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Menéndez Uresti
Estes Miles Watson
Garcia Nelson West
Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hancock Perry Zaffirini