WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
SB 1 - Department of Aging and Disability Services
FOR:
Allen, David R. Airline Manager (Myself and my disabled adult son, Justin)
Hanson, Ruth Parent (Self)
Harrod, Darlene Exceptionalcare, Inc. (Exceptionalcare, Inc.), Denison, TX
Israel, Gordon Draco Services, Inc (also providing written testimony) (My company),
Austin, TX
Latimer, Dennis CEO, Business owner (also providing written testimony) (Premieant, Inc)
Scepanski, Jon Home Health Care (Apex Primary Care)
Smith, Sandy (also providing written testimony) (Hill Country San Antonio Mgt)
Vela, Roberto Self Employed (Border Region MHMR)
AGAINST:
Alvarez, Jesse Retired/ Part time Antiques State (My daughter Lisa as Parent/Chair
Mosaic)
Baker, Cortney Speech-language pathologist (also providing written testimony) (KidsCare
Therapy), Dallas, TX
Belostock, Norma Elizabeth RN - Supervising Nurse (Special Kids Care)
Bradberry, Anita Executive Director Home Care & Hospice Association (also providing
written testimony) (The Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice)
Dunson, Leigh Administrator of ICF & HCS Program (also providing written testimony)
(Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Flowers, Daniel Home & Community Based Services (Draco Services, Inc), Austin, TX
Fraysier, Debbie Executive Director Mosaic (Mosaic - Home Community Based Services),
Waco, TX
Graves, Tim President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Green, Birgit HCS - Private Provider (also providing written testimony) (Advancing
Abilities Inc), Houston, TX
Haas, Phil Director of Programs, Down Home Ranch (also providing written testimony)
(Down Home Ranch)
Hickson, Ginny (also providing written testimony) (My daughter and Mosaic Allied
Voices), Marble Falls, TX
Hillmen, Ronnie Custodian (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS), Austin, TX
Hopp, Bradley Christian Ministry (Self and The ARC of Texas), Cedar Park, TX
Hull, Steve Executive Director, The Arc of Gregg Co. (also providing written testimony)
(Self & The Arc of Texas), Longview, TX
Hurt, Rick Art Instructor (Reach Unlimited Learning Activity Center), Cypress, TX
Johnson, Susan Teacher (Mary Lee Foundation)
Johnson, Wayne Sp. Ed. Life Skills teacher (Mary Lee Foundation), Manor, TX
Kayhani, Sousan Vice President of Program Operation (also providing written testimony)
(Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries of TX Inc.), Dallas, TX
Kelly, Pamela Social Service (also providing written testimony) (Reaching Maximum
Independence Inc), San Antonio, TX
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Finance
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Kerley, Teresa Parent (College Instructor) (Self)
Levine, Linda Parent/Advocate (Nathan Levine), Austin, TX
Lindsey, Debi Speech-Language Pathologist (also providing written testimony) (KidsCare
Therapy)
Linial, George Long Term Care Association Executive (Texas Association of Homes &
Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Long, Gayle HCS - Program Director (Home Community Support Services), FBG, TX
Mather, Cheryl (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Morgan, Mason Chief Financial Officer, Daybreak (Daybreak)
Newberry, Nancy Developmental Disabilities (also providing written testimony)
(American Habilitation Services)
Pena, Angela Registered Nurse Administrator (Special Kids Care), San Antonio, TX
Piedfort, Pascual Attorney (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Austin,
TX
Redman, Laura Operator of ICF & HCS Programs (also providing written testimony)
(Community Access, Inc), Tyler, TX
Reed, Danelle Custodian (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Ritter, Patty Home & Community Based Svs. (Advantage Behavioral Services)
Ritter, Tony President (Advantage Care Services)
Rogers, Edwina Retired (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Sanders, Linda Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Schmidt, Kathi Executive Director, Reach Unlimited (also providing written testimony)
(250 clients & families w/ developmental disabilities), Houston, TX
Thompson, Barb HCS Services/social worker/guardian (also providing written testimony)
(Community Access and HCS consumers)
Van Wyk, Peggy Housewife (also providing written testimony) (Laura Van Wyk &
SouthPointe (Mary Lee Foundation) ICF Program)
Van Wyk, Wallace Retired (also providing written testimony) (Daughter Laura, & Mary
Lee Foundation, Southpoint)
Vaughan, Jo VP Regional Operations (also providing written testimony) (Community
Access), Greenville, TX
ON:
Armond, Daniel President/CEO (also providing written testimony) (Golden Rule Services,
Inc.), Pearland, TX
Besteiro, Ollie State AARP President (also providing written testimony) (AARP), Austin,
TX
Campbell, Shelley CEO of nonprofit HCS provider (also providing written testimony)
(Brenham Outreach Advisory Council, PACSTX, Arc of Bryan/College Station), Brenham,
TX
Gray, Ken ICF/HCS Provider (Kenmar Residential Services, PIAT), Austin, TX
Harmon, Gail Executive Director (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Henning, Peter Executive Director (Special Texas Homes)
Hernandez, Richard Dir. of Govt. Relations (also providing written testimony) (RegCare,
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Inc), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy E. Self-advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda G. Caregiver, advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Murillo, Mayra Alicia Radiology Technician (also providing written testimony) (National
Alliance of the Mentally Ill - NAMI), San Antonio, TX
Priest, Helen "Bonnie" RN, Private Duty Nursing Case Manager (First Choice Children's
Homecare), San Antonio, TX
Rutland, Lynn Exec. Director, MHMR Services for the Concho Valley (TX. Council of
Community Centers), San Angelo, TX
Schoonover, Tina C. Nurse - Home Health and First Choice Children's HomeCare (My
patients and staff), SA, TX
Wallace, Renee Parent (also providing written testimony) (Vital Living Inc.), Houston,
TX
Ward, Judy Retired (Heather Pahany)
Registering, but not testifying:
Against:
Bacea, Luis Client of Reach (Self)
Baird, Jennie Angels At Home, Inc (home care) (Texas Association of Home Care &
Hospice)
Baumgartner, Jessica Custodian (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS), Austin, TX
Black, Lauren Adult Services for IDD (also providing written testimony) (Reach
Unlimited), Cypress, TX
Bryant, Jennifer Indp Conti Mgr / MOSAIC (MOSAIC - Home & Community Based
Services), Waco, TX
Bryant, Lenne Working w/ persons w/ IDD (also providing written testimony) (Self, All
the Little Things Count), Alvin, TX
Caldwell, Robbie Parent (DBMAT)
Crump, Charlene Exec. Director (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS)
Drake, Amy Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS), Austin, TX
Evans, Darlene T. Long-Term Care Administrator/Owner (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Health Care Assn/Autumn Winds Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
Fuller-Felix, Tanisha Ex. Dir. Non-Profit Mosaic (Mosaic / Families)
Gilbert, Colleen Enterprise Development Mgr - IDD Adult Service (also providing written
testimony) (Reach Unlimited), Cypress, TX
Gonzales, Gloria Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Gunderlach, Boyce Grocery sacker (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Hosley, Dennis Pediatric Home Healthcare (Self), Dallas, TX
Irvin, Deniece Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS), Austin, TX
Kern, Kevin Director of Residential Services (also providing written testimony) (The
Center), Humble, TX
Key, Norman D. Retired military (My Down Syndrome Daughter in ICF), Austin, TX
Langhetee, Michelle Client at Reach Unlimited (Reach), Cypress, TX
Leonard, Adrienne (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS), Austin, TX
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Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
Lilljedahl, Don Director (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS), Austin, TX
Marks, Erin HCS Medicaid Waiver (All the Little Things Count), Alvin, TX
Shankles, Susan (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Smith, Fletcher Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Smith, Sam Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Williams, Jacob Direct Care Staff (Mary Lee Foundation ICF & HCS)
Wills, Micah Unemployed (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
On:
Clopton, Juan Adult Services - Day Habilitation Coordinator (Reach Unlimited), Cypress,
TX
Cranford, Jessica Grocery store and Reach client (Self)
Greer, Terry Client of Reach (Myself), Houston, TX
Hazen, James President St. Giles (St. Giles Living Centers), Lufkin, TX
Johnson, Annette Executive Director (EduCare Community Living)
Kendall, Barry Sacker at Food town & Reach client (Self)
Leatham, David Social Worker (also providing written testimony) (Vita - Living, Inc)
Schnee, Ph.D., Steven B. Executive Director (MHMRA of Harris Co)
SB 1 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
FOR:
Boutte, Jane Senior V.P. - Pate Rehab ((Pres) - Brain Injury Association of Texas), Dallas,
TX
Dillman, Joy Director, Bluebonnet Trails ECI PRIDE Program (also providing written
testimony) (Early Childhood Intervention), Round Rock, TX
Goode, Dalton Brain Injury Survivor/BIATX/Core health care (Myself and other TBI
Survivors using/used CRS)
Karlin, Ben (Self)
Makowski, Eric Owner/Operator CORE Health Care (also providing written testimony)
(Brain Injury Alliance of TX), Dripping Springs, TX
Patterson, Amy Program Director of ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) (ECI Advocacy
Coalition)
Pelzel, Rose TBIAC (Brain Injury), San Angelo, TX
Ruddy, Laurie ECI Director (Austin Travis Co Integral Care ECI), Austin, TX
Standifer, Cheryl Provider of HCS Services (also providing written testimony) (My
Business - Hill Country San Antonio Mgt), CC, TX
AGAINST:
Bryan, Susie Graphic Design Firm (also providing written testimony) (Lily
Bryan/C.A.R.D.), Austin, TX
Hull, Katy Receptionist, The Arc of Gregg Co. (also providing written testimony) (The
Arc of Texas), Henderson, TX
Levine, Linda Parent/Advocate (Nathan Levine), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy E. Self-advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda G. Caregiver, advocate (Self), Austin, TX
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Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
Saxton, Josette Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
ON:
Atkins, Mickey CEO (also providing written testimony) (D & S Residential Services),
Austin, TX
Catoe, Ellen (also providing written testimony) (Texana Center, DARS Autism Program)
Farris, Jody Mother of Special needs child (also providing written testimony) (Nolan
Farris), Missouri City, TX
Giles, Robert L. Manager, Logistics, US Army (Christopher A. Giles), Austin, TX
Hinis, Robin Grandmother (Texana DARS Program), Houston, TX
Johnson-Patagoc, Kate Director of DARS Autism Grant Program at Texana (Texana and
parents of the children with autism)
Montgomery, Hope Mother (Texana DARS Program), Richmond, TX
Studer, Katherine Mother (also providing written testimony) (Myself and Easter Seals
Central Texas)
Worcester, Erica CARD - DARS Autism Program (also providing written testimony)
(Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dillman, Joy Director, Bluebonnet Trails ECI PRIDE (also providing written testimony)
(Bluebonnet Trails ECI Program), Round Rock, TX
Marek, Susie Public Outreach Coordinator ECI (As parent), Belton, TX
Stuart, Robin Retired Police Lieutenant (My children), Austin, TX
On:
Schnee, Ph.D., Steven B. Executive Director (MHMRA of Harris Co.)
SB 1 - Department of Family and Protective Services
AGAINST:
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of TX), Austin, TX
ON:
Hine, Jim Consultant (TX Protects)
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Batt, Murray Volunteer Advocate (CASA in support of adequate DFPS funding)
SB 1 - Department of State Health Services
AGAINST:
Dimitry, Lauren Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Retired, Advocate for Mentally Ill (also providing written testimony)
(NAMI Austin (Nat. Alliance on Mental Illness))
Holcomb, Valerie Forensic Division Director & Professor (NAMI - Tyler, Mental Health,
Law Enforcement), Tyler, TX
Kern, Diana Consumer (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance on Mental
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Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
Illness and TX Council for Developmental Disabilities), Cedar Creek, TX
Metzinger, Jane B. Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Greater Dallas),
Dallas, TX
Rose, Lauren (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Ross Hughes, Polly Business owner (also providing written testimony) (NAMI Texas)
Sill, Cindy Executive Director (Tri-County Services), Conroe, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of TX), Austin, TX
Theiss, John Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, David Montgomery County Attorney (Tri-County Services), Conroe, TX
Yeaman, Karen Advocate/rep for disabled son (My son), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Allmon, Jennifer Texas Catholic Conference (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Catholic Conference)
Austin, Tom Licensed Master Social Worker (Santa Maria Hostel), Houston, TX
Barrientos, Daniel COO (Mid-Coast Family Services), Victoria, TX
Gay, Clifford Accounting Services (Self), Buda, TX
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health)
Jones, Kathryn Director Addiction Recovery Services (also providing written testimony)
(Self), San Antonio, TX
McKernan, Dr. Stephen Physician/CEO Lone Star Family Health Center (Texas
Association of Community Health Centers), Conroe, TX
Painter, Donna Dialysis (also providing written testimony) (Fresenius Medical Care North
America), Corsicana, TX
Realini, MD, MPH, Janet P. Physician (also providing written testimony) (Healthy
Futures Alliance, Texas Medical Assoc, TX Pediatrics Society, Texas Academy of Family
Physicians, Texas Assoc Ob-Gyns, Amer. Congress Ob-Gyns), San Antonio, TX
Stafford, Ginny CEO (Mid-Coast Family Services), Victoria, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beyonce, Tshaw Tobacco Control Presenter (TEA (Tobacco Education Agency)), Austin,
TX
Painter, Gary Sheriff, Midland County (also providing written testimony) (Sheriff's
Association of Texas), Midland, TX
Against:
Burnett, R.P. "Pat" Sheriff (Van Zandt Co. Sheriff's Office), Canton, TX
Carlton, Dawn Consumer (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Austin, TX
Cerziano, Maxey Sheriff (Gregg County), Longview, TX
Garnett, Susan MHMR of Tarrant Co-Administrator (MHMR of Tarrant County)
Lee, Michael Law Enforcement (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Long, Darren Jail Administrator (Travis County Sheriff's Office)
Martin, Jack Sheriff, Morris Co (Self), D'field, TX
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Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
Rowe, Kelly Sheriff (Lubbock County)
Stewart, Joe Sheriff of Collingsworth Co (Law Enforcement)
Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff, Limestone County (Limestone Co. Texas Council,
H.O.T.M.H.M.R.), Groesbeck, TX
On:
Cowan, Terry CEO Alliance Work Partners (Association Substance Abuse Programs)
Huang, MD, Philip P. Medical Director/Health Auth. Austin - Travis Co. (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Medical Assoc., TX Pediatric Society, TX Academy of Family
Physicians), Austin, TX
Poynor, Lisa Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Services (Association of Substance Abuse
Programs)
Schnee, Ph.D., Steven B Executive Director (MHMRA of Harris Co)
Seale, MD, Michael Physician (Harris County Sheriff's Office), Houston, TX
Smith - MAJOR, Michael David Jail Manager - Harris County Sheriff (Harris Co. Sheriff),
Magnolia, TX
Soares, MD, Jair Physician/Executive Dir. UT Harris County Psychiatric Center (UT
Health)
Thompson, Blair Minister (Myself)
SB 1 - Health and Human Services Commission
FOR:
Barcellano, Maggie Student (also providing written testimony) (Nurse-Family
Partnership)
Eastman, Dale Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation Volunteer (Alamo Breast Cancer
Foundation)
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney, Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Liberty
Institute), Austin, TX
Schulz-Behrend, Paul Retired (Self)
Sonleitner, Denise Paralegal (Self family), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Caldwell, Kenneth Advocate/Consumer (St. Joseph Clubhouse), Houston, TX
Cashin Lerma, Judith RN (NNOC Texas), San Antonio, TX
Cotner, Senior Corporal Herbert Police Officer Mental Health Liaison (Dallas Police
Department Chief David Brown), Dallas, TX
Cusumano, RN, LCDC, MS, Sherry Executive Director of Com. Educ. (NAMI Dallas as
affiliate President), Dallas, TX
Daniels, Martin Engineer (also providing written testimony) (Myself and My Daughter)
Grissom, Diane Director of Community Based Alternatives Program (Nurses Unlimited),
Odessa, TX
Jack, Robert Retired (also providing written testimony) (Myself & Grandson), Missouri
City, TX
Kate, Carroll Ambulance/EMS (Acadian EMS), Beaumont, TX
Milam, Ph.D., LMSW, Susan Director of Govt. Relations (also providing written
testimony) (Natl. Association of Social Workers/Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
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Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
Moody, Susan Denyes Advocate/Staff Member (St. Joseph Clubhouse), Houston, TX
Murphree, Susan Disability Policy (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Nelson, Elnora Advocate (St. Joeseph House), Houston, TX
Peek, Shyrl VA Employee, Mother, Prior Military (Mary Lee/Daughter/SI)
Peek, Willie M.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers/Retired Military (Mary Lee Foundation)
Pope, John B. (Bill) Real Estate Investor, Owner, Oil & Gas Prod (Myself, family,
Flournoy, Fields, Guthrie), Corpus Christi, TX
Rasco, Melissa Program Director (also providing written testimony) (CALAB,
Inc./PACSTX)
Riley, Jennifer Pediatric Homecare (Therapy 2000)
Sinclair, Cliff Retired (also providing written testimony) (Handicapped Citizens),
Spicewood, TX
Soliz, Stephen Flight Nurse/Air Ambulance Industry (The Texas Association of Air
Medical Services), Galveston, TX
West, David D. (St. Joseph Clubhouse), Houston, TX
Wood, Patty Advocate (St. Joseph House), Houston, TX
ON:
Bentsen, Lan Retired executive & co-founder of Frontera Resources (also providing
written testimony) (Self, as business leader)
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director AARP (also providing written testimony) (AARP)
Bloomer, Dawn Location Director (PSA Healthcare), Bellaire, TX
Conrad, Kristy CFO (Village Learning and Achievement Center), Kingwood, TX
Eubank, Jim Retired (My son Shawn & Reach Unlimited)
Farmer, Drue Judge - Lubbock County (Lubbock Regional MHMR and Lubbock County),
Lubbock, TX
Greene, Brian Food Bank (Texas Food Bank Network), Houston, TX
Harracksingh, Rachel President Life Amb/leg chair TAA (Life Ambulance/TAA)
LaVigne, Laura Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The ARC of Fort
Bend County), Richmond, TX
Levine, Linda Parent/Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Nathan Levine),
Austin, TX
McClure, LCSW, Madeline Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The
Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Misuk, Laura (also providing written testimony) (Nurse Family Partnership)
Reimer, David Pediatric Therapy (also providing written testimony) (KidsCare Therapy),
Dallas, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Catholic
Conference)
Russell, Maggie Program Director (Texas Coalition for Healthy Families), Magnolia, TX
Van den Bent, Jerre Physical Therapist (also providing written testimony) (Therapy
2000), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
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Finance
February 2, 2011 9:00 AM
Crawford, Diane Home Health Administrator (Home Health - Jordan Health Service),
Robstown, TX
Against:
Baird, Jennie Angels At Home, Inc (home care) (Texas Association of Home Care &
Hospice)
Carver, Col. Charley A. Retired Army Officer (Mentally Challenged and mentally ill)
Guftner, Michael J. Lieutenant of Corrections (Travis County Sheriffs Office)
Kennedy, Grant Mental Health Rehabilitation (St. Joseph House), Houston, TX
Neavel, Nancy T. Behavioral scientist (LWV - TX)
Parker, Les Administrator (EduCare Community Living), Austin, TX
Priddy, Wes Travis County Sheriffs Office - Captain of Corrections (Travis County),
Austin, TX
On:
Appel, Louis Physician (Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Conroy, Jim ICF/MR (Austin Health Resources)
Conroy, Tom Healthcare HCS (Community Choice), Austin, TX
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