SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 713
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Cathryn Horton, who is retiring from the Texas Health
and Human Services Commission after more than 35 years of
exemplary state service; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Horton began working on behalf of Texans by
serving as a case manager for aging and disabled adults at the
Texas Department of Human Services, and she has been dedicated to
serving these vulnerable populations throughout her career; and
WHEREAS, After her tenure as a case manager, Cathy guided
the Utilization Management and Review units at the Department of
Aging and Disability Services, and she went on to spearhead the
development of the utilization review process for Medicaid's
STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services program; she is
retiring from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as
lead director of Utilization Review in the Medicaid and CHIP
Services Division; and
WHEREAS, Wherever she has served, Cathy has worked
diligently to help citizens access the resources they need to
thrive in their day-to-day lives; she is respected and admired by
her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas Health and Human
Services Commission will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Cathryn Horton on her distinguished
career in public service and her many contributions to the state
and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate