79S11226 BJM-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 400



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, May 12, 2005, was truly a momentous day in the long 
and happy life of Ross Snodgrass, for on that day, he celebrated his 
102nd birthday; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Snodgrass was born in 1903 on the Divide near 
Mountain Home, and his uniquely Texan upbringing on a ranch 
instilled in him a sterling work ethic and perseverance that have 
served him well throughout his many years; a noted cowboy who 
participated in the last cattle drive to Kerr County in 1925, he 
later owned his own ranch, T and Lazy T Ranch, where he lived and 
worked until his retirement and move to Kerrville in 1968; and
	WHEREAS, While his has been a rich life, it has been made 
doubly so by the love and support of his wife and soulmate, 
Clarabelle Victoria Barton, with whom he celebrated 72 years of 
marriage on July 1, 2005, and who finally granted him a reprieve 
from his lawn mowing duties when he turned 100; the proud parents of 
Jeri and David, the couple met at a dance and can still be seen 
waltzing across Texas today; and
	WHEREAS, At 102 years of age, Ross Snodgrass continues to 
enjoy life to the fullest, bringing joy to those who share in his 
warmth and affection; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ross 
Snodgrass on his 102nd birthday and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for nothing but blue skies ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Snodgrass as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.