W. E. 'Pete' Snelson
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W. E. 'Pete' Snelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 102nd district | |
| In office January 10, 1961 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Owen III |
| Succeeded by | Joe Christie |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 14, 1969 – January 11, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Dorsey B. Hardeman |
| Succeeded by | Bill Sims |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1923 Grandfalls, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 2014 (aged 91) Georgetown, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Sutton (m. 1959) [1] |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at El Paso Northwestern University |
W. E. 'Pete' Snelson (March 28, 1923 – April 26, 2014) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 102nd district of the Texas House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 25th and 29th district of the Texas Senate.[2]
Life and career[edit]
Snelson was born in Grandfalls, Texas. He attended Grandfalls-Royalty High School, the University of Texas at El Paso and Northwestern University.[1] He was vice president of Odessa College.[3]
In 1961, Snelson was elected to represent the 102nd district of the Texas House of Representatives, serving until 1963. In 1965, he was elected to represent the 29th district of the Texas Senate,[2] succeeding Frank Owen III. He served until 1967, when he was succeeded by Joe Christie. In 1969, he was elected to represent the 25th district,[4] succeeding Dorsey B. Hardeman. He served until 1983,[2] when he was succeeded by Bill Sims.[5][6]
Snelson died in April 2014 at his home in Georgetown, Texas, at the age of 91.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "W. E. Snelson Obituary (1923-2014)". Odessa American. May 1, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "W.E. 'Pete' Snelson". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ↑ Todd, Ed (May 2, 2014). "Midlanders remember the late state senator". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Southwestern Sheep and Goat Raiser: Volume 50", Cornell University, Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers' Association, p. 37, 1969
- ↑ "Senate panel named". Del Rio News Herald. Del Rio, Texas. January 12, 1983. p. 2. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Texas Senate Results", Texas Legislature
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