TITLE: Honoring Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider for his exemplary service to the City of Edinburg.

SUMMARY: Honoring Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider for his exemplary service to the City of Edinburg.

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WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Shawn M. Snider has served his community with tremendous dedication as chief of the Edinburg Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Shawn Snider began his career in fire service in 1981 as a volunteer firefighter and paid mechanic with the Alamo Fire Department, where he later earned promotion to fire marshal; in 1991, he transferred to the Edinburg Fire Department to accept a position as assistant fire marshal; after excelling in his duties over the next several years, he was named the department's fire chief in 1999; and WHEREAS, Chief Snider has concurrently served as the City of Edinburg's emergency management coordinator throughout his tenure as fire chief, and from December 2011 to July 2012, he was also the acting city manager; in addition, he has benefited his community greatly as chair of the Hidalgo County Fire Chiefs Association, as the leader of Texas Task Force I Type 3 in the Rio Grande Valley, and as an instructor at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Municipal Fire School; and WHEREAS, Respected by his peers, Chief Snider was elected president of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association in 2009, and he went on to play an active role in promoting the association's legislative agenda during that year; he has previously served as regional director and volunteer director for the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, and he has held other prominent leadership positions, such as training coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association and member of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association Certification Board; and WHEREAS, Chief Snider has furthered his professional development by earning certifications as a master firefighter, master peace officer, and advanced fire inspector, among others; he has consistently prioritized his responsibilities as a public servant and the needs of his firefighters above his own needs, and he has likewise impressed others with his deep devotion to his faith and family, which includes his wife, Edna Snider, and daughter, Sarah; and WHEREAS, Shawn Snider has exemplified the highest ideals of his profession and contributed immeasurably to the safety and well-being of his fellow citizens, and his outstanding efforts have earned him the lasting gratitude and admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider for his many years of exemplary service to the City of Edinburg; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Chief Snider as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 998 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House