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                                                                  H.R. No. 1725



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Dallas businessman Don Huffer Snell 
on February 26, 2005, at the age of 86, has left a void in the lives 
of his family and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, A former fighter pilot and World War II veteran, Mr. 
Snell was an astute businessman whose far-sighted decisions played 
a major role in changing automobile retailing in Dallas; in 1962, as 
general manager of Steakley Chevrolet, he did something unheard of 
by relocating the dealership from its downtown site to the city's 
outskirts, where today's booming suburbs and many major car 
dealerships are now located; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Snell realized a professional dream in 1973 when 
he bought a dealership and renamed it Don Snell Buick; he later 
acquired a Land Rover franchise with his business partner and son, 
Jim, and that purchase has evolved to now include dealerships in 
Dallas, Austin, and Frisco; and
	WHEREAS, Although semiretired on paper, he loved his work and 
continued to spend six days a week at his office at the family's 
dealerships; and
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well-lived may 
temper the profound sadness of the family and friends of Don Snell, 
and he will be remembered with great affection and admiration for 
many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of 
Don Huffer Snell and that deepest sympathy be extended to the 
members of his family: to his wife of 60 years, Lillian Snell; to 
his sons, Don, Jim, and Bill Snell; to his grandchildren; and to all 
those who mourn the passing of this beloved gentleman; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Don Huffer 
Snell.

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                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1725 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House