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.