Because of his significant role in the development of the area, Shary was named to the Texas Business Hall of Fame and is remembered as the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry". He greatly assisted in the establishment of citrus as a productive commercial crop in the Rio Grande Valley.
Due to his pivotal role in the area's development, Shary was honored as a member of the Texas Business Hall of Fame and is regarded as the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry". He significantly contributed to establishing citrus as a profitable commercial crop in the Rio Grande Valley.