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La Porte Police Department <br />rd <br />3001 North 23Street <br />La Porte, Texas 77571 <br />281-471-3810 Fax: 281-470-1590 <br />It is with great pride that we recognize our Animal Control Division Supervisor, <br />Clarence Anderson, as the City of La Porte’s distinguished Manager of the Year for <br />2011. <br />Clarence has served the City of La Porte’s Animal Control Division for 26 years, with <br />the last 10 years as the Division’s Supervisor. He is well respected among his peers <br />for his dedication to duty, strong work ethic, and extensive experience. In 2011, <br />under Clarence’s supervision, members of the Division responded to approximately <br />3,000 calls for service, and picked up over 2,400 vicious and/or at-large animals <br />within the City limits of La Porte. <br />The most notable of Clarence’s 2011 accomplishments, however, includedhis strong <br />drive to reduce the number of animals being euthanized at the Shelter, increasing the <br />number of new home placements for abandoned animals, and increasing the adoption <br />rate by 35% over the previous year. <br />To aid in this effort, Clarence initiated three different programs. First, members of the <br />Animal Control Division, supplemented by citizen volunteers, spent countless <br />weekends displaying La Porte shelter animals at area pet supply stores and public <br />facilities. Second, Clarence applied for andreceived a grant from LyondellBasell, <br />where Lyondell employees designed and built a beautiful outdoor social interaction <br />area, which is now attached to the south side of the Shelter. Finally, Clarence <br />spearheaded the creation of a charitable fund, where area volunteers coordinated <br />various fundraising activities, and raised in excess of $2500 for the enhancement of <br />the Shelter’s adoption efforts.These initiatives resulted in908 animals that were <br />saved and placed in loving homes. <br />As you can see, Clarence is a precious asset to the La Porte Police Department’s <br />Animal Control Division and the City of La Porte as a whole. His leadership has been <br />nothing short of extraordinary, while his dedication and level of care forthe people <br />and pets of La Porte are truly inspiring. Please join me in congratulating Clarence for <br />being named our 2011 Manager of the Year. <br />Steve Gillett Kenith Adcox <br />Interim City Manager Chief of Police <br /> <br />