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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Shawn M. Snider on his outstanding accomplishments and on |
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his many contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the Lone Star |
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State; and |
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WHEREAS, An esteemed Texan and a devoted public servant, |
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Shawn Snider is a respected leader in his community of Edinburg, |
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where he resides with his wife, Edna Casas Snider, and his daughter, |
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Sarah Elizabeth Snider; he has served as fire chief of the City of |
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Edinburg Fire Department since 1999, and throughout his tenure of |
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leadership, he has exemplified the highest ideals of public service |
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with honor and integrity; and |
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WHEREAS, Before the age of 18, Shawn Snider began his career |
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as a firefighter by serving as a volunteer member of the City of |
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Alamo Fire Department, where he was employed as a mechanic; |
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realizing his life's calling, he rose through the ranks to become |
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fire marshal for the Alamo Fire Department at the age of 24; in |
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January of 1991, he joined the City of Edinburg Fire Department as |
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assistant fire marshal, and in 1999, he accepted the position of |
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fire chief of the Edinburg Fire Department and took on the role of |
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emergency management coordinator for the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Chief Snider has generously devoted |
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his time and energy on behalf of his community through his |
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participation in many professional organizations, in which he has |
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held key leadership roles including those of president of the State |
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Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas and regional |
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director of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association; he served for 10 |
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years as training coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley |
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Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association, and his current |
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professional and volunteer activities include serving as a fire |
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school instructor, a search and rescue task force leader, and |
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chairman of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Uncompromising in his work ethic and in his |
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commitment to excellence, Chief Snider is certified in a multitude |
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of areas of professional expertise; among his qualifications, he |
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holds master certifications as a firefighter and peace officer, |
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advanced certifications as a fire inspector and arson investigator, |
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and he is certified as a fire executive, public manager, and |
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emergency medical technician; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Snider has demonstrated great wisdom, |
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diligence, and courage throughout his career and in carrying out |
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the unique and multifaceted responsibilities of his position; his |
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steadfast efforts in support of his colleagues and fellow |
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firefighters have earned him their lasting respect and admiration, |
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and his unwavering commitment to public service has done much to |
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promote the safety and well-being of the Edinburg community and of |
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citizens throughout Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Snider's remarkable leadership and dedication |
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to duty are a source of inspiration to all who work to benefit the |
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greater good, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special |
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recognition on his invaluable service to the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider on his exceptional |
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contributions to the City of Edinburg and to the people of Texas and |
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express to him its sincere gratitude and best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him |
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as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature. |