[2] When Bill Mussey resigned from the Senate in 1979 to take a spot on the Ohio Industrial Commission, Snyder was appointed to his seat.

[3] In 1988, Snyder initially sought to run for the United States House of Representatives, but instead remained in the Senate, winning a third term.

In an effort to give a successor a head start, Snyder resigned early from the seat, and was replaced by Doug White, who served as Senate President later in his term.

He pushed for Post Secondary Enrollment Options, advocated for mandatory kindergarten attendance, and supported proficiency testing.

Dorothy played a significant role during Snyder's time in the Senate and she frequently accompanied him to events, meetings, and legislative sessions.