By Jones of Brazos H.R. No. 986 76R15678 MDM-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On June 19, 1999, members of the Snider family will 1-2 gather in Bremond, Texas, for their annual family reunion and the 1-3 Texas House of Representatives is proud to recognize this fine 1-4 family for their exceptional contributions to our state; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Each year the Snider clan gathers to reflect on its 1-6 distinctive history, to pay tribute to those relatives who have 1-7 passed on, and to recall the bonds that have united them for 1-8 generations; descendants attending the annual meetings are 1-9 refreshed and strengthened as they celebrate their Polish heritage 1-10 and reweave the delicate fabric of kinship so easily stretched by 1-11 time and distance; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Against difficult odds, ancestors of the Snider 1-13 family risked everything they had to journey to a new land, where 1-14 they labored faithfully and painstakingly to better themselves; 1-15 they ultimately emerged triumphant, not only improving their own 1-16 lives, but also contributing to the rich cultural heritage and 1-17 economic development of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby recognize June 19, 1999, as Snider Family Day in 1-20 Texas and extend warmest best wishes to all family members who 1-21 attend the festivities for a delightful and rewarding reunion; and, 1-22 be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for the Snider family as an expression of highest regard 2-1 by the Texas House of Representatives.