[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID T. SNIDER

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mr. David T. 
Snider of Ozark, MO, for his lifetime of service, resolute commitment 
to honoring our Nation's veterans, and devoted dedication to his 
community.
  Mr. Snider's commitment to public service spans decades and 
professions. A proud veteran, he served our country with distinction in 
both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, including deployment as a 
sergeant with the 588th Engineer Battalion during Operations Desert 
Shield and Desert Storm. Following his military service, Mr. Snider 
continued protecting others as a law enforcement officer for 28 years 
serving in the Springfield Police Department and the Calcasieu Parish 
Sheriff's Office in Louisiana.
  Even in retirement, Mr. Snider remains a tireless servant-leader. As 
a former alderman myself, I particularly wish to recognize his time as 
alderman for the City of Ozark. Mr. Snider also works as a schoolbus 
driver and trainer for Ozark public schools, helping safeguard the next 
generation on their educational journey. He now serves as flight 
director for Honor Flight of the Ozarks, a role through which he helps 
ensure that our veterans have an opportunity to visit monuments here in 
Washington, DC. His commitment to honoring those who have served is an 
inspiration.
  David Snider is truly a Champion of Missouri and the very spirit of 
selfless service. I commend him for his stewardship among his 
community, his fellow veterans, and our country, and I extend my 
deepest appreciation and best wishes to him.

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