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1		-	S.C.R. No. 40
	1	+	By: Hinojosa S.C.R. No. 40
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4	4		SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	5		WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
6	6		recognize Shawn M. Snider on his outstanding accomplishments and on
7	7		his many contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the Lone Star
8	8		State; and
9	9		WHEREAS, An esteemed Texan and a devoted public servant,
10	10		Shawn Snider is a respected leader in his community of Edinburg,
11	11		where he resides with his wife, Edna Casas Snider, and his daughter,
12	12		Sarah Elizabeth Snider; he has served as fire chief of the City of
13	13		Edinburg Fire Department since 1999, and throughout his tenure of
14	14		leadership, he has exemplified the highest ideals of public service
15	15		with honor and integrity; and
16	16		WHEREAS, Before the age of 18, Shawn Snider began his career
17	17		as a firefighter by serving as a volunteer member of the City of
18	18		Alamo Fire Department, where he was employed as a mechanic;
19	19		realizing his life's calling, he rose through the ranks to become
20	20		fire marshal for the Alamo Fire Department at the age of 24; in
21	21		January of 1991, he joined the City of Edinburg Fire Department as
22	22		assistant fire marshal, and in 1999, he accepted the position of
23	23		fire chief of the Edinburg Fire Department and took on the role of
24	24		emergency management coordinator for the city; and
25	25		WHEREAS, Over the years, Chief Snider has generously devoted
26	26		his time and energy on behalf of his community through his
27	27		participation in many professional organizations, in which he has
28	28		held key leadership roles including those of president of the State
29	29		Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas and regional
30	30		director of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association; he served for 10
31	31		years as training coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley
32	32		Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association, and his current
33	33		professional and volunteer activities include serving as a fire
34	34		school instructor, a search and rescue task force leader, and
35	35		chairman of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association; and
36	36		WHEREAS, Uncompromising in his work ethic and in his
37	37		commitment to excellence, Chief Snider is certified in a multitude
38	38		of areas of professional expertise; among his qualifications, he
39	39		holds master certifications as a firefighter and peace officer,
40	40		advanced certifications as a fire inspector and arson investigator,
41	41		and he is certified as a fire executive, public manager, and
42	42		emergency medical technician; and
43	43		WHEREAS, Chief Snider has demonstrated great wisdom,
44	44		diligence, and courage throughout his career and in carrying out
45	45		the unique and multifaceted responsibilities of his position; his
46	46		steadfast efforts in support of his colleagues and fellow
47	47		firefighters have earned him their lasting respect and admiration,
48	48		and his unwavering commitment to public service has done much to
49	49		promote the safety and well-being of the Edinburg community and of
50	50		citizens throughout Texas; and
51	51		WHEREAS, Chief Snider's remarkable leadership and dedication
52	52		to duty are a source of inspiration to all who work to benefit the
53	53		greater good, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special
54	54		recognition on his invaluable service to the Lone Star State; now,
55	55		therefore, be it
56	56		RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
57	57		hereby commend Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider on his exceptional
58	58		contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the people of Texas and
59	59		express to him its sincere gratitude and best wishes for the future;
60	60		and, be it further
61	61		RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him
62	62		as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.
63		-	______________________________ ______________________________
64		-	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
65		-	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 40 was adopted by the Senate
66		-	on April 6, 2023.
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68		-	Secretary of the Senate
69		-	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 40 was adopted by the House
70		-	on April 20, 2023.
71		-	______________________________
72		-	Chief Clerk of the House
73		-	Approved:
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75		-	Date
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77		-	Governor