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78S20397 MDM-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 186
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Scott McAnally began his service to the State of
Texas on May 27, 1975, as an employee of the Industrial Accident
Board, and over the ensuing 28 years he has worked tirelessly to
improve the workers' compensation system in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McAnally began his state service in the mail
room of the Industrial Accident Board while still attending The
University of Texas; he was promoted through the ranks to hold the
posts of reviewer, hearing officer, and supervisor, ultimately
serving as executive director of that agency; and
WHEREAS, Instrumental in the vital reform of the state's
workers' compensation statutes during the 71st Legislative
Session, Mr. McAnally participated in the reconstruction of the
system to ensure that it remained viable for both employers and
employees of Texas; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1990s, Mr. McAnally led the development
of the original administrative rules at the newly created Texas
Workers' Compensation Commission, later serving as head of both its
compliance and practices division and its records division; and
WHEREAS, In May 1998, Mr. McAnally was named executive
director of the Research and Oversight Council on Workers'
Compensation, in which capacity he has continued to focus on
analyzing and improving the system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McAnally is highly respected by policy makers,
system stakeholders, and his colleagues for the unique knowledge
and dedication he has brought to the task of improving the workers'
compensation system to better serve all Texans; and
WHEREAS, Scott McAnally leaves a public-service legacy of
fairness, honesty, and integrity, and it is truly a pleasure to
honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Scott McAnally on
his exemplary service in behalf of the citizens of Texas and extend
to him best wishes for continued happiness in the coming years; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. McAnally as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.