[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E280-E281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF DR. ANN K. SNYDER

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of a 
dedicated community leader and a dear friend, Dr. Ann Snyder.
  Ann's knowledge, faith, and understanding have always been her guide, 
which may explain her numerous accolades. A committed public servant, 
Ann served as President and CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands and the 
Interfaith Community Clinic for over a decade. Today, she serves on The 
Woodlands Township and Convention and Visitors Center boards, as well 
as numerous others.
  Ann earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Colorado 
State University, her Master of Education degree from the University of 
Missouri at Columbia, and her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction 
from Baylor University.
  Her past service as Chair of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 
President of The Woodlands Rotary Board, and President of the National 
Charity League Board, in addition to her work on the boards of the 
YMCA, Friends of the Library, Junior League, and The Woodlands Junior 
Golf Association, perfectly illustrates why she was named one of 
Houston's Most Influential Women in 2015.
  Our future leaders hold a special place in Ann's heart. Whether they 
were students in her classes at the University of Houston, budding 
scientists participating in the Education for Tomorrow Alliance 
'science fairs, students in the Conroe Independent School District 
where she served on the Board of Trustees, and students at Lone Star 
College where she served on the facilities review committee. It is too 
numerous to name all the organizations Ann has helped faithfully guide.
  A devoted member of The Woodlands United Methodist Church, Ann's many 
community honors include: Hometown Hero, Montgomery County Woman of 
Distinction, South Montgomery County Person of the Year, Citizen of the 
Year, Rotary International's Service-Above-Self Award, The Woodlands 
Paul Harris Award, Rotary Hall of Fame, and many more.
  In 2013, the Conroe Independent School District ensured that future 
generations would know of her service by dedicating the Ann K. Snyder 
Elementary School. I am proud to recognize my friend and community 
hero, Ann

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Snyder, who continues to show us exactly what servant leadership should 
look like by striving to make our community a better place to call 
home.

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