81R12279 MG-D
By: Button H.R. No. 807
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former police chief Larry Zacharias was named
Citizen of the Year by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce at the
organization's annual banquet on February 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Beginning as a patrol officer in 1977, Larry
Zacharias worked his way through almost every division and section
of the Richardson Police Department, and he held such positions as
SWAT commander and captain before becoming chief in 2002; in
addition to his invaluable contributions to the city of Richardson,
Chief Zacharias emerged as a strong advocate for public safety
legislation at the state and national levels, and he served as chair
of the Legislative Affairs Committee for the Texas Police Chiefs
Association; he was also appointed to the Environmental Crimes
Committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and
he was selected as an instructor for the FBI's International
Training Program; and
WHEREAS, After devoting more than three decades to the
Richardson police force, Chief Zacharias retired in 2008; his
distinguished leadership helped make the department one of the most
respected law enforcement agencies in North Texas, and it earned
him numerous accolades, including the Career Achievement Award from
the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the Community Builder Award
from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Through his outstanding service to the community,
Larry Zacharias has garnered the lasting respect and appreciation
of his fellow residents, and his selfless efforts were duly
recognized with this award from the Richardson Chamber of Commerce;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Larry Zacharias on his selection as
Citizen of the Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Zacharias as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.