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  H.R. No. 131
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a renowned businessman and
  philanthropist with the passing of Richard W. Snyder of Dallas on
  July 9, 2013, at the age of 75; and
         WHEREAS, Dick Snyder was born on April 12, 1938, in Kansas
  City, Missouri, to Leonard Snyder and Agnes "Billie" Grittinger
  Snyder; after growing up in the Midwest and graduating from high
  school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he initially undertook college
  studies at Florida State University, where he was a member of the
  football team; he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Indiana
  University and a master's degree in business administration from
  the University of Detroit; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Mr. Snyder
  distinguished himself as a skilled and innovative leader and is
  best known for founding SnyderGeneral Corporation, a manufacturer
  of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and filtration
  products; under his able guidance, the company grew to become one of
  the largest privately held businesses of its kind in the world,
  generating $1 billion in sales annually; following the sale of
  SnyderGeneral in 1994, he founded SnyderCapital, an investment firm
  specializing in equity investments for midsized operating
  companies; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Snyder shared his expertise with a number of
  professional organizations, including the American Business
  Conference and the boards of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
  Institute and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association; he also
  served as a member of the North American Free Trade Agreement Task
  Force, the Federal Advisory Committee on the EC Common Approach to
  Standards Testing and Certification, and the Advisory Committee for
  Trade Policy and Negotiations, to which he was appointed by
  President Ronald Reagan and President George H. W. Bush; and
         WHEREAS, Committed to helping others, this notable Texan
  established the Snyder Foundation to support public projects,
  education, animal welfare, and medical research; moreover, he gave
  generously to such worthwhile causes as St. Philip's School and
  Community Center, SPCA of Texas, Dallas Summer Musicals, and the
  American Heart Association; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Snyder enjoyed the support of a loving family in
  all of his endeavors; he shared more than 50 years with his wife,
  Bobbi, and the couple saw their family grow to include 3 children,
  Dr. Richard Snyder II, Robert L. Snyder, and Stacey Verbeek, as well
  as 10 grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of a
  man's life, some individuals leave their unmistakable mark on the
  world as they move through it, and Dick Snyder's accomplishments as
  an entrepreneur and an engaged citizen will continue to be
  appreciated for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Richard W. Snyder and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
  his family: to his wife, Roberta "Bobbi" Snyder; to his sons,
  Dr. Richard Snyder II and his wife, Dr. Shelley Hall-Snyder, and
  Robert L. Snyder and his wife, Ana; to his daughter, Stacey Verbeek,
  and her husband, Arnie; to his 10 grandchildren; to his brother,
  Leonard Snyder, Jr., and his wife, Beulah; and to his other
  relatives and many friends; 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 Richard
  W. Snyder.
 
  Villalba
  Button
  Sheets
  Ratliff
 
 
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
 
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
 
Alonzo Gooden Otto
 
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
 
Anchia Guillen Parker
 
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
 
Ashby Harless Perez
 
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
 
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
 
Bohac Herrero Pickett
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
 
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
 
Branch Huberty Raney
 
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
 
Burnam Hunter Raymond
 
Button Isaac Reynolds
 
Callegari Johnson Riddle
 
Canales Kacal Ritter
 
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
 
Clardy King of Parker Rose
 
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
 
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
 
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
 
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
 
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
 
Creighton Krause Simmons
 
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
 
Dale Larson Smith
 
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
 
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
 
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
 
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
 
Deshotel Longoria Strama
 
Dukes Lozano Taylor
 
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
 
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
 
Elkins Martinez Toth
 
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
 
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
 
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miles Villalba
 
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
 
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Frank Moody Walle
 
Frullo Morrison White
 
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
 
Giddings Murphy Wu
 
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
 
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 131 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House