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.
Shary was recognized for his crucial contribution to the area's development, being inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and referred to as the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry." He played an essential role in making citrus a successful commercial crop in the Rio Grande Valley.