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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Gary Lynn Snowden Sr.
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of Bastrop County in mourning the loss of Gary Lynn
7	7	"Bubba" Snowden Sr., who died January 3, 2019, at the age of
8	8	73; and
9	9	WHEREAS, Bubba Snowden was a beloved public servant who was
10	10	known for his kind smile, his love of animals, and his devotion to
11	11	God, family, and community; and
12	12	WHEREAS, Bubba was born on June 11, 1945, to Gladys and
13	13	Oscar Snowden; he was raised in Elgin, Texas, where he completed
14	14	his primary and secondary education, and he furthered his
15	15	academic studies at Sam Houston State University and Texas State
16	16	University; he served his country with distinction during the
17	17	Vietnam War; and
18	18	WHEREAS, For more than 40 years, Bubba and his brothers
19	19	were owners and operators of the successful family business,
20	20	Oscar Snowden, Incorporated; Bubba retired in 2001 to work
21	21	full-time at his Elgin ranch and to care for rental properties
22	22	and spend more time with loved ones; he transitioned to public
23	23	service in 2012, when he was elected Bastrop County Commissioner
24	24	for Precinct 4, and he was reelected to the position for two
25	25	additional terms; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Mr. Snowden's hands-on approach to life was
27	27	reflected in his six years of leadership as commissioner; during
28	28	his tenure, he was admired for personally responding to public
29	29	inquiries and for prioritizing daily visits to county offices and
30	30	the local animal shelter; he is credited with making Precinct 4
31	31	improvements that benefited area residents and will continue to
32	32	benefit the entire community long into the future; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Bubba shared a life of devotion with his cherished
34	34	wife, Donna Snowden; he was blessed with two children, the late
35	35	Gary Lynn Snowden Jr. and Tracy Snowden Ortiz, a son-in-law,
36	36	Pascual Ortiz, and two granddaughters, Charlie and Paloma, who
37	37	enriched his life immeasurably; and
38	38	WHEREAS, Bubba Snowden was noted for his generous spirit
39	39	and his work ethic and for his high standards and family values;
40	40	he lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories
41	41	that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to
42	42	share in his life; now, therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
44	44	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
45	45	family of Gary Lynn Snowden Sr.; and, be it further
46	46	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
47	47	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
48	48	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
49	49	memory of Gary Snowden.
50	50	Watson
51	51	________________________________
52	52	President of the Senate
53	53	I hereby certify that the
54	54	above Resolution was adopted by
55	55	the Senate on January 9, 2019, by
56	56	a rising vote.
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Secretary of the Senate
59	59	________________________________
60	60	Member, Texas Senate