SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
In Memory
of
Gary Lynn Snowden Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Bastrop County in mourning the loss of Gary Lynn
"Bubba" Snowden Sr., who died January 3, 2019, at the age of
73; and
WHEREAS, Bubba Snowden was a beloved public servant who was
known for his kind smile, his love of animals, and his devotion to
God, family, and community; and
WHEREAS, Bubba was born on June 11, 1945, to Gladys and
Oscar Snowden; he was raised in Elgin, Texas, where he completed
his primary and secondary education, and he furthered his
academic studies at Sam Houston State University and Texas State
University; he served his country with distinction during the
Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, For more than 40 years, Bubba and his brothers
were owners and operators of the successful family business,
Oscar Snowden, Incorporated; Bubba retired in 2001 to work
full-time at his Elgin ranch and to care for rental properties
and spend more time with loved ones; he transitioned to public
service in 2012, when he was elected Bastrop County Commissioner
for Precinct 4, and he was reelected to the position for two
additional terms; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Snowden's hands-on approach to life was
reflected in his six years of leadership as commissioner; during
his tenure, he was admired for personally responding to public
inquiries and for prioritizing daily visits to county offices and
the local animal shelter; he is credited with making Precinct 4
improvements that benefited area residents and will continue to
benefit the entire community long into the future; and
WHEREAS, Bubba shared a life of devotion with his cherished
wife, Donna Snowden; he was blessed with two children, the late
Gary Lynn Snowden Jr. and Tracy Snowden Ortiz, a son-in-law,
Pascual Ortiz, and two granddaughters, Charlie and Paloma, who
enriched his life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, Bubba Snowden was noted for his generous spirit
and his work ethic and for his high standards and family values;
he lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories
that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to
share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Gary Lynn Snowden Sr.; 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 Gary Snowden.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 9, 2019, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate