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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Pasadena Chief of Police Michael W. Thaler has |
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rendered outstanding service in behalf of residents in Pasadena and |
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Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Thaler graduated from South Houston High |
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School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice |
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from the University of Houston-Downtown and a master's degree in |
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psychology from Sam Houston State University; he began his career |
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in law enforcement when he joined the Houston Police Department in |
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1976; and |
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WHEREAS, During his time with HPD, Chief Thaler gained |
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extensive experience in a wide range of areas, including crime |
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analysis, internal investigations, and emergency communications; |
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by the end of his tenure, he was executive assistant chief of the |
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department, had spent more than 14 years as a member of the HPD |
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command staff, and had received the department's Manager of the |
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Year Award as well as several Chief of Police commendations; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Thaler was appointed to head the Pasadena |
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Police Department in 2009; in his capacity as police chief, he is |
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responsible for more than 270 officers and 85 civilian employees, |
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and he works to ensure high quality police support for the |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, Michael W. Thaler has dedicated himself to the |
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safety and well-being of his fellow citizens throughout his career |
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in law enforcement, and he has earned widespread respect for his |
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exceptional leadership skills and commitment to excellence; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Chief Michael W. Thaler for his |
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achievements with the Houston and Pasadena Police Departments and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Thaler as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |