[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E236-E237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CARL RAY SNODGRASS

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of Carl Ray Snodgrass of 
Wise, Virginia, who passed away on February 3, 2022, at the age of 84. 
Mr. Snodgrass was foundational to the region and the Wise County 
community.
  Mr. Snodgrass graduated from J.J. Kelly High School and Clinch Valley 
College. He went on to serve in the United States Army and Army 
Reserves from 1960 to 1967. At the start of his professional career, he 
began banking with the Wise County National Bank--later to become 
President of First State Bank.

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  The steadfast work of Mr. Snodgrass overflowed into his service to 
his community. He served on the Wise Town Council and as Mayor of the 
Town of Wise. For the last three decades, he has been an active, vital 
leader for the economic development initiatives in Wise County. He 
devotedly served with Wise County Economic Development and the 
Industrial Development Authority. He held a fundamental role in 
bringing the Dominion Power Plant and the Lonesome Pine Business and 
Technology Park to the area.
  Mr. Snodgrass cherished his faith and devotion to the Lord. He was a 
member of the First Church of God. His life was evidence of his 
selfless heart of service unto others. He left a profound impact on the 
Wise community, and he will be greatly missed.
  He was proceeded in death by his parents, Charles Fredrick and Pearl 
Frazier Snodgrass; as well as sisters, Laura Ellen Grasham, Mary Arlena 
Little, Mavis Light, Eula Mae Conklin, and Velma Snodgrass; and 
brothers, Charles Sidney Snodgrass and William Albert Snodgrass.
  Mr. Snodgrass is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Adams 
Snodgrass; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Beth Snodgrass; 
granddaughters, Lily Elkins, and her husband, and Emma Snodgrass; 
sister, Doris Aileen Snodgrass; and many other beloved friends and 
family. I would like to offer them my condolences.

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