HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4652
HR 4652
By Representative Couture
WHEREAS, Hazel Eleanora Snow was born on a country farm five miles outside of Menahga, Minnesota, on April 8, 1925, and has lived through a century of incredible history, witnessing and adapting to profound changes in the world while holding steadfast to the values of faith, family, and community; and
WHEREAS, Hazel was united in marriage to Edward Snow on August 13, 1944, and together they built a loving and enduring family, now spanning five generations, including four children, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, a living legacy of her love, wisdom, and devotion; and
WHEREAS, Hazel dedicated her life to serving others in jobs ranging from cannery worker to file clerk to nurse's aide, including caring for seniors for 15 years at a nursing home, where she tirelessly provided care, companionship, and dignity to residents, ensuring they felt valued, respected, and loved in their final years; and
WHEREAS, Her spirit of selfless giving extended beyond her professional role, as she became a beacon of support to neighbors and friends, always ready to lend a helping hand, a kind word, or a listening ear to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Hazel has been faithful and steadfast in her faith, dedicating herself to holding a church secretary position, singing in the choir, and participating in Bible studies, exemplifying the virtues of humility and devotion in every aspect of her life; and
WHEREAS, Hazel has enriched her community not just through her service but through her active participation in life itself, walking with the North Valleys Walking Group three times a week, engaging in Lifescapes programs at the local library, and preserving family and community history through her heartfelt poetry and storytelling; and
WHEREAS, Hazel's creativity and lifelong love of learning have shone through her passion for painting, writing, crafting, and solving puzzles, and she has shared her creative gifts by publishing her poetry, "Paths Less Traveled: Anthology of Poetry";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate the extraordinary milestone of Hazel Eleanora Snow's 100th birthday, honoring a woman whose century of life has been defined by unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and a lifelong commitment to serving others and community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted to Hazel Eleanora Snow.