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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 384
2	2	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	3	recognize Shawn M. Snider on his outstanding accomplishments and
4	4	on his many contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the Lone
5	5	Star State; and
6	6	WHEREAS, An esteemed Texan and a devoted public servant,
7	7	Shawn Snider is a respected leader in his community of Edinburg,
8	8	where he resides with his wife, Edna Casas Snider, and his
9	9	daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Snider; he has served as fire chief of
10	10	the City of Edinburg Fire Department since 1999, and throughout
11	11	his tenure of leadership, he has exemplified the highest ideals
12	12	of public service with honor and integrity; and
13	13	WHEREAS, Before the age of 18, Shawn Snider began his
14	14	career as a firefighter by serving as a volunteer member of the
15	15	City of Alamo Fire Department, where he was employed as a
16	16	mechanic; realizing his life's calling, he rose through the
17	17	ranks to become fire marshal for the Alamo Fire Department at
18	18	the age of 24; in January of 1991, he joined the City of
19	19	Edinburg Fire Department as assistant fire marshal, and in
20	20	1999, he accepted the position of fire chief of the Edinburg
21	21	Fire Department and took on the role of emergency management
22	22	coordinator for the city; and
23	23	WHEREAS, Over the years, Chief Snider has generously
24	24	devoted his time and energy on behalf of his community through
25	25	his participation in many professional organizations, in which
26	26	he has held key leadership roles including those of president of
27	27	the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
28	28	and regional director of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association; he
29	29	served for 10 years as training coordinator for the Rio Grande
30	30	Valley Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association, and his
31	31	current professional and volunteer activities include serving as
32	32	a fire school instructor, a search and rescue task force leader,
33	33	and chairman of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association; and
34	34	WHEREAS, Uncompromising in his work ethic and in his
35	35	commitment to excellence, Chief Snider is certified in a
36	36	multitude of areas of professional expertise; among his
37	37	qualifications, he holds master certifications as a firefighter
38	38	and peace officer, advanced certifications as a fire inspector
39	39	and arson investigator, and he is certified as a fire executive,
40	40	public manager, and emergency medical technician; and
41	41	WHEREAS, Chief Snider has demonstrated great wisdom,
42	42	diligence, and courage throughout his career and in carrying out
43	43	the unique and multifaceted responsibilities of his position;
44	44	his steadfast efforts in support of his colleagues and fellow
45	45	firefighters have earned him their lasting respect and
46	46	admiration, and his unwavering commitment to public service has
47	47	done much to promote the safety and well-being of the Edinburg
48	48	community and of citizens throughout Texas; and
49	49	WHEREAS, Chief Snider's remarkable leadership and
50	50	dedication to duty are a source of inspiration to all who work to
51	51	benefit the greater good, and it is indeed fitting that he
52	52	receive special recognition on his invaluable service to the Lone
53	53	Star State; now, therefore, be it
54	54	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
55	55	Legislature, hereby commend Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider on his
56	56	exceptional contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the
57	57	people of Texas and express to him its sincere gratitude and best
58	58	wishes for the future; and, be it further
59	59	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
60	60	him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
61	61	Hinojosa
62	62	________________________________
63	63	President of the Senate
64	64	I hereby certify that the
65	65	above Resolution was adopted by
66	66	the Senate on April 4, 2023.
67	67	________________________________
68	68	Secretary of the Senate
69	69	________________________________
70	70	Member, Texas Senate