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