TITLE: In memory of Officer Larry Dale Candelari of the Pasadena Police Department.

SUMMARY: In memory of Officer Larry Dale Candelari of the Pasadena Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The untimely death of Officer Larry Dale Candelari of the Pasadena Police Department on April 26, 2013, at the age of 49, has brought a great loss to his family, fellow peace officers, and many friends; and WHEREAS, Born in Houston on October 15, 1963, Larry Candelari was the son of Henry and Roma Candelari; he graduated from North Shore High School and subsequently served his country in the United States Marine Corps for five years; along the way, he completed jump school and special forces combat dive training and was recognized with numerous decorations and honors; and WHEREAS, Officer Candelari joined the Pasadena Police Department in 1990, and he served as a member of the SWAT team for 22 years; his tenure with the department also included working as a patrol officer and as a Drug Abuse Resistance Education instructor; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he was supported by his wife and former high school sweetheart, Julie, with whom he shared 28 years, and he took pride in a fine family that included two sons, Seth Candelari and his wife, Dana, and Alec Candelari, and a granddaughter, Tatum; and WHEREAS, Held in high regard by the law enforcement community, Officer Candelari endeared himself to others with his upbeat and energetic personality; he was selflessly coming to the aid of motorists at the site of an automobile accident, while off duty, when his life was tragically cut short; and WHEREAS, Texans everywhere owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the courageous men and women who dedicate themselves to the public welfare, and Officer Larry Candelari exemplified the highest standards of his profession; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry Candelari and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Julie Candelari; to his sons, Seth Candelari and his wife, Dana Garcia Candelari, and Alec Candelari; to his granddaughter, Tatum Candelari; to his brothers, Enrico and James Candelari; to his half-brother, Buddy Casper; to his half-sister, Connie Casper; to his father-and mother-in-law, Allen and Nancy Thomas; to his sister-in-law, Natalie Thomas Hoelzer; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer Larry Candelari. Perez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 250 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House