SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 231
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Snyder in celebrating February 27, 2019, as
Snyder's first Snyder Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The city of Snyder had its beginnings in 1878 when
merchant and buffalo hunter William Henry Snyder built a trading
post on the banks of Deep Creek; a settlement grew around the
post, and the settlement was named the seat of Scurry County in
1884; by 1892, the community had a population of 600 residents,
and in 1907 Snyder was granted a city charter; by the 1910 Census,
Snyder was home to more than 2,500 people; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, farming and ranching have
played a vital role in the area's economy; in 1948, oil was
discovered nearby, and Snyder experienced a dramatic growth as
oil joined agriculture as an economic mainstay; during the 1960s,
Snyder was named one of only 11 All-American Cities by the
National Municipal League and Look magazine; and
WHEREAS, Opportunities for higher education in Snyder
became a reality with the founding of Western Texas College in
1971, and today, the institution is a leading state college for
job placement; in addition, the city is home to the Diamond M
Museum, which houses one of the finest art collections in the
state; the collection includes works by Andrew Wyeth and Peter
Hurd; and
WHEREAS, Snyder is an exceptional community in which to
live, work, and raise a family, and it is truly fitting that a day
be set aside to pay tribute to the city's many amenities; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Snyder on their many
contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a rewarding Snyder Day at the
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate