SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 621
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Constable Larry Gallardo for his outstanding service
as president of the board of directors for the Texas Association
of Counties; and
WHEREAS, Larry Gallardo is the Precinct 3 constable in
Hidalgo County; since taking office in 2001, he has more than
tripled the number of deputies in his office and has established
a number of initiatives that have benefited the community; in
2002, he launched Program Stop, which addresses the issue of
truancy, and in 2004, he started Project SWEEP, which enforces
penalties for illegal dumping; and
WHEREAS, Constable Gallardo began his service to the Texas
Association of Counties in 2007, when he was named to its board of
directors; under his leadership as board president, the
organization has played an important role in supporting and
promoting the work done by county governments; and
WHEREAS, He has also served as president of the Justices of
the Peace and Constables Association of Texas; his honors include
recognition as the 2007 and 2010 Constable of the Year; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, Constable Gallardo
is respected and admired by his colleagues and area citizens,
and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for
his many contributions to Hidalgo County and our state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Constable Larry Gallardo on his
exceptional achievements and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate