82R23609 MGR-D
By: Munoz, Jr. H.R. No. 1680
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Precinct 3 constable of
Hidalgo County, was named the 2010 Constable of the Year by the
National Constables Association; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 2001, Larry Gallardo has increased
his staff from 5 to 18 deputies in order to take on challenges faced
by the county and its residents and to make a difference in their
lives; while maintaining the constable's traditional duties, he has
also solicited grants to tackle such issues as truancy and drug
trafficking; and
WHEREAS, One of Mr. Gallardo's most notable initiatives is a
solid waste enforcement division that has been a model for other
county precincts and has been recognized by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality; in addition, his office has helped with
traffic control and evacuations of homes related to wildfires; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gallardo is the immediate past president of the
Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas and
currently serves on its legislative and education committees,
playing a leading role in advocating for increased qualifications
and training for constables and deputies; he was previously named
the state's 2007 constable of the year; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer and elected official,
Larry Gallardo has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to his
community, and he is indeed deserving of recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Larry Gallardo, Jr., on his
selection as the 2010 Constable of the Year by the National
Constables Association 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 Mr. Gallardo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.