By: Turner S.R. No. 748
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Burton S. Sneed
1-5 WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Texas Senate noted
1-6 the passing of prominent citizen and educator Burton S. Sneed who
1-7 died on March 18, 1995; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Cuney, Texas, on November 27, 1925, he
1-9 attended community schools before he went to Prairie View A&M
1-10 University, where he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's
1-11 degree in science as well as a master's degree in administration;
1-12 and
1-13 WHEREAS, An extremely patriotic man, he honorably served
1-14 his country in the Korean conflict; his courage and unparalleled
1-15 bravery earned for him the United Nations Service Award, the
1-16 Korean Service Medal, and two Bronze Stars; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Highly respected in his community, his county,
1-18 and his state, this renowned educator touched the lives of
1-19 generations of students; he was an inspiration to everyone who
1-20 knew him; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Each of his students remembers Mr. Sneed and
1-22 his teachings; he believed that, through education, anything was
1-23 attainable; Burton Sneed was a teacher who commanded respect, and,
2-1 at the same time, he was a man who could talk to a child on a
2-2 child's level; and
2-3 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman had been honored
2-4 by his community when he was named recipient of the K. Wolens
2-5 Distinguished Service Award and the Kerens Chamber of Commerce
2-6 Man of the Year Award; and
2-7 WHEREAS, A man of strong Christian faith, Mr. Sneed served
2-8 as a deacon and longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church of
2-9 Kerens; and
2-10 WHEREAS, A man of ability and unquestioned integrity, the
2-11 retired teacher was a member and past director of the Kerens Chamber
2-12 of Commerce and the Kerens Housing Authority; he served on the
2-13 boards of the Navarro Regional Hospital and the Texas State Teachers
2-14 Credit Union; he was also on the Advisory Board of the Cedar Creek
2-15 Bank; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mr. Sneed was a member
2-17 of the Kerens Kiwanis Club and the Kerens Volunteer Fire Department,
2-18 and he was an associate member of the Navarro County Sheriff's
2-19 Reserve; and
2-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Sneed's wise counsel and good judgment will
2-21 be missed and remembered with gratitude by all with whom he was
2-22 associated; his passing is an irreplaceable loss to his community;
2-23 now, therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-25 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to his family:
3-1 his wife, LaVerne Sneed; his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and
3-2 Ralph Porter; his sisters, Bernice Greenwood, Benna Lewis, and
3-3 Gladys Thomas; and his two grandchildren; and, be it further
3-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-5 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
3-6 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
3-7 do so in memory of Burton S. Sneed.
3-8 ______________________________________
3-9 President of the Senate
3-10 I hereby certify that the above
3-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-12 on April 20, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-13 ______________________________________
3-14 Secretary of the Senate
3-15 ______________________________________
3-16 Member, Texas Senate