H.R. No. 2955
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Christopher R. Traylor of Austin is retiring as
deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human
Services Commission on May 31, 2015, concluding a career in public
service that has spanned 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Appointed to his post by Governor Rick Perry in
2012, Chris Traylor is known for his expertise in the mechanics of
the state's health and human services delivery system; from
2010-2012, he was commissioner for the Texas Department of Aging
and Disability Services, and he directed the implementation of
broad reforms to improve state-supported living centers for people
with profound developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Traylor served the Health and Human Services
Commission from 2006 to 2009 as associate commissioner for Medicaid
and the Children's Health Insurance Program; he guided the
development of health passports for children in foster care, and
the STAR Health program gained national recognition for enhancing
coordination of services; moreover, he helped integrate acute and
long-term care services for the elderly and individuals with
disabilities, thereby reducing the wait for access to assistance;
and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Mr. Traylor joined the commission as
director of the Central Program Management Office, and he served as
chief of staff; he brought to the organization a wealth of
experience gained in numerous leadership roles at the Department of
Human Services, including deputy commissioner for government
relations, regional administrator, and public information officer;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Traylor entered public service in Washington,
D.C., as a legislative staffer for United States Senator Phil Gramm
and then for U.S. Representative Beau Boulter; he later served his
fellow Texans as legislative director for State Senator Drew Nixon
and as chief of staff for State Representative Harvey Hilderbran; a
graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Traylor holds a bachelor's
degree in telecommunications; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure in state government, Chris
Traylor has demonstrated a strong commitment to the vital mission
of the Texas health and human services system, and he may indeed
take pride in his contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Chris Traylor on the occasion of his
retirement from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Traylor as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2955 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House