H.R. No. 998
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Shawn M. Snider has served his
community with tremendous dedication as chief of the Edinburg Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Snider began his career in fire service in
1981 as a volunteer firefighter and paid mechanic with the Alamo
Fire Department, where he later earned promotion to fire marshal;
in 1991, he transferred to the Edinburg Fire Department to accept a
position as assistant fire marshal; after excelling in his duties
over the next several years, he was named the department's fire
chief in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Chief Snider has concurrently served as the City of
Edinburg's emergency management coordinator throughout his tenure
as fire chief, and from December 2011 to July 2012, he was also the
acting city manager; in addition, he has benefited his community
greatly as chair of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association, as
the leader of Texas Task Force I Type 3 in the Rio Grande Valley, and
as an instructor at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Municipal Fire School; and
WHEREAS, Respected by his peers, Chief Snider was elected
president of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association
in 2009, and he went on to play an active role in promoting the
association's legislative agenda during that year; he has
previously served as regional director and volunteer director for
the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, and he has held other prominent
leadership positions, such as training coordinator for the Rio
Grande Valley Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association and
member of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association
Certification Board; and
WHEREAS, Chief Snider has furthered his professional
development by earning certifications as a master firefighter,
master peace officer, and advanced fire inspector, among others; he
has consistently prioritized his responsibilities as a public
servant and the needs of his firefighters above his own needs, and
he has likewise impressed others with his deep devotion to his faith
and family, which includes his wife, Edna Snider, and daughter,
Sarah; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Snider has exemplified the highest ideals of
his profession and contributed immeasurably to the safety and
well-being of his fellow citizens, and his outstanding efforts have
earned him the lasting gratitude and admiration of all who know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider for his many
years of exemplary service to the City of Edinburg; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Snider as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 998 was adopted by the House on April
20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House