2024 House Resolution 293

Whereas, It is with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Timothy (Tim) Sneller. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in the Fiftieth Representative District, which included the city of Burton and surrounding Genesee County areas; and

Whereas, Raised by parents Anthony and Margaret alongside siblings Carol, Ronald, and Sandi, Tim Sneller was a lifelong Genesee County resident. A graduate of Bentley High School in Burton, Tim Sneller earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a secondary teaching certificate in social studies and English from the University of Michigan-Flint; and

Whereas, While pursuing his bachelor’s degree, Tim Sneller worked for the General Motors Truck and Bus Assembly in Flint. This led to him being a proud union member with UAW Local 598, for which he served as an alternate committeeman; and

Whereas, In 1983, Tim Sneller headed to Lansing to begin what would become a nearly four-decade career with the Michigan Legislature. From 1983 to 2016, he served as a legislative aide to a number of state legislators, imparting upon him an unrivaled amount of institutional knowledge. In 2016, Tim Sneller himself successfully ran for a seat in the House of Representatives, where he would serve his constituents in the Fiftieth Representative District until 2022; and

Whereas, Tim Sneller’s energetic and youthful personality is fondly remembered by those who knew him, with many recalling his humor and indelible spirit. However, as those who worked with Tim Sneller will often recall, he always maintained a level of honesty and candor that was often missing in the world; and

Whereas, While his current and former colleagues remember his professionalism and commitment to the legislative process, Tim Sneller’s passion and dedication to the community that raised him is what is most often remembered by those who knew and worked with him. During his time as a member of the House of Representatives, Tim Sneller held 300 constituent coffee hours in his district and personally responded to over 30,000 constituent calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been said that no one worked harder for the residents of Burton and its surrounding areas than Tim Sneller; and

Whereas, During his time in the House of Representatives, Tim Sneller worked on issues across the board that he believed would better the lives of not only those in his district, but also Michiganders statewide. This included introducing and passing legislation dealing with transportation and vehicle safety, as well as advocating for stronger civil rights protections. Tim Sneller’s passions also extended to the growth of job opportunities and the economy, children and education, and natural resources; and

Whereas, After leaving the House of Representatives in 2022, Tim Sneller continued to serve the community he loved. He worked as a legislative staffer in both chambers, while also working as a substitute teacher in Burton schools. Tim Sneller also served as a member of the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce, the Burton Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Flint Health Coalition Board of Directors, as well as acted as a sponsor of the Burton Project Heat’s On; and

Whereas, Upon Tim Sneller’s passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. Tim Sneller’s contributions to this chamber and the State of Michigan will be remembered; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Timothy Sneller, a member of the House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Sneller family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.