84R12804 KSM-D
	By: Peña	H.R. No. 1096

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