H.R. No. 245

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jeanne Jonell Snelson retired as tax assessor-collector for Schleicher County on March 25, 2016, drawing to a close a noteworthy tenure in public service that spanned more than a decade; and

WHEREAS, First elected in the fall of 2003, Ms. Snelson retained the office of tax assessor-collector for the next 13 years; during that time, she performed a number of duties for Schleicher County, such as calculating and collecting property taxes, issuing motor vehicle registration permits and licenses, and registering voters; and

WHEREAS, A native of San Angelo, this esteemed Texan graduated from Eldorado High School in 1972 and continued her education at Angelo State University; after completing her degree, she accepted a position with the First National Bank of Eldorado, where she has worked for the past 27 years; she currently serves as a director of the bank; and

WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Snelson enjoys the love and support of her husband of more than four decades, Stephen Snelson, and her life has been further enriched by her son, Casey, her daughter, Blake, and her four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Jeanne Snelson may indeed take well-deserved pride in her record of achievement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jeanne Jonell Snelson on her retirement as Schleicher County tax assessor-collector and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Snelson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Murr

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 245 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House