WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
March 15, 2005 - 9:00A
SB 248
ON: Lenarduzzi, Roland Veterinarian (Texas Veterinary
Medical Association), Manvel, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Crocker, Maureen Deputy Director of Governmental
Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Holloway, Cile Volunteer (Self), Frisco, TX
Hubbard, John Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Humane
Socities), Austin, TX
Johnson, Howard Animal Shelter Veterinarian (Self),
Dripping Springs, TX
Moore, Leila Director of Humane Societies (Bastrop
County Humane Society), Bastrop, TX
Nordyke, Patricia Executive Director (Texas
Federation of Humane Societies), Manchaca, TX
Trimble, Skip Real Estate Executive (Metroplex
Animal Coalition), Dallas, TX
SB 271
FOR: Davis, Howard Draftsman (Self), Rockwall, TX
Davis, Kristi Insurance (Self), Rockwall, TX
Turner, Amanda Aerospace (Self), Mesquite, TX
ON: Lewis, Candice Student (Austin Civil Liberties
Union), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cleveland, Tanja Paralegal Student (Self), Rowlett,
TX
Nevels, Carolyn Childcare Provider (Self), Fort
Worth, TX
Nevels, John Transportation Administrator (Self),
Fort Worth, TX
On: Connelly, Marc Allen Assistant General Counsel
(Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Harris, Geraldine State Registrar (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Edwards, Brenda Homemaker (The MISS Foundation and
her grandson), Weatherford, TX
Ellis, Rebekah Accountant (Self), Mesquite, TX
SB 423
ON: Garanflo, Jaime Director of Customer Affairs (Texas
State Board of Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Whitten, Meredith Policy Analyst (Sunset
Commission), Austin, TX
SB 424
ON: Garanflo, Jaime Director of Customer Affairs (Texas
State Board of Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
Society), Austin, TX
SB 521
FOR: Baumgardner, David Ambulance Service Director (Texas
Ambulance Association), Texarkana, TX
Sprinkle, G.K. Public Policy Consultant (Texas
Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Bavousett, Terry State EMS Director (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
SB 523
FOR: Jurenka, Jerry Anne Volunteer (Texas Affiliate -
American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Ernesto Paramedic and Administrator
(American Heart Association), Austin, TX
ON: Bavousett, Terry State EMS Director (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Shelton, Steve Executive Director (East Texas Area
Health Education Center/University of Texas
Medical Branch), Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Welsh, Dinah Director of State Affairs (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
SB 563
ON: Winter, Raymond Assistant Attorney General (Office
of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
SB 626
FOR: Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
McCarthy, Amber Public Policy (National Multiple
Sclerosis Society), Austin, TX
Mizcles, Amy Director of Governmental Affairs (The
Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Disability Policy Specialist
(Advocacy, Inc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cranston, Ron Volunteer Disability Rights Advocate
(ADAPT), Austin, TX
Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (Texas Assisted
Living Association), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean Executive Director (United Cerebral
Palsy of Texas), Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Park, Jodi Director of Projects and Communications
(Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Stalvey, Beth Public Policy Director (Texas Council
for Developmental Disability), Austin, TX
Thomas, Stephanie Disability Organizer (Institute
for Disability Access), Austin, TX
On: Horn, Adelaide Deputy Commissioner (Department of
Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Tucker, Elizabeth (Texas Community Integration
Collaborative), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Meinkowsky, John Policy Advocate (ARCIL, INC.),
Austin, TX
SB 627
FOR: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center
for Disability Studies, UT), Austin, TX
Mizcles, Amy Director of Governmental Affairs (The
ARC of Texas), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Disability Policy Specialist
(Advocacy, Inc.), Austin, TX
Park, Jodi Director of Projects & Communications
(Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Saenz, Danny (Self), Austin, TX
Tucker, Elizabeth Disability Services (Texas
Community Integration Collaborative), Austin,
TX
AGAINST: Brito, Allison Manager (EduCare Community Living),
Austin, TX
Butler, Lora Administrator (Mission Road
Developmental Center), San Antonio, TX
Henning, Peter Administrator of HCS & ICF (Bethesda
Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.), Cypress,
TX
Hernandez, Richard Director of Governmental Affairs
(EduCare Community Living), Austin, TX
Lautner Smith, Annette Executive Director (EduCare -
Esperanza), Austin, TX
Palombi, Therese Associate Director (Private
Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON: Horn, Adelaide Deputy Commissioner (Department of
Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Walker, Lisa Medical Director for Children with
Special Healthcare Needs (Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Brown, William Retired, Volunteer (AARP), Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron Volunteer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Dennis, Hilary (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
Society), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean Executive Director (United Cerebral
Palsy of Texas), Austin, TX
Lynch, Louise Director, Developmental Disabilities
(Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental
Retardation), Austin, TX
McCarthy, Amber Public Policy (National Multiple
Sclerosis Society), Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Oldham, Melanie Physical Therapist (Self), Angleton,
TX
Sanchez, Joe State Director of AARP (Amercican
Association of Retired Persons), San Antonio,
TX
Stalvey, Beth Public Policy Director (Texas Council
for Developmental Disbalitities), Austin, TX
Thomas, Stephanie Disability Organizer (Institute
for Disability Access), Austin, TX
Against: Gray, W.K. Residental Provider of Medical Services
(Kenmar Residential Services), Round Rock, TX
Grayson, Julia Healthcare (EduCare), Austin, TX
Hullum, Joyce (EduCare), Austin, TX
Steur, Jane Vice President (EduCare), Austin, TX
Weatherson, Wendy Executive Director
(EduCare/Rescare), Denton, TX
Wright, Susan QMRP (EduCare/Rescare), Denton, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Meinkowsky, John Policy Advocate (ARCIL, INC.),
Austin, TX
Against: Reding, Julie Manager (Educare Community Living),
Austin, TX
SB 632
FOR: Lane, Ronda President (Texas Dental Assistants
Association), Irving, TX
Long, Jerry Dentist (Texas Dental Association),
Houstin, TX
Mendoza, Celena Dental Assistant (Self), Austin, TX
Peppard, Mark Dentist (Texas Dental Association),
Austin, TX
Tolar, Jeanette Dental Assistant (Self), Round Rock,
TX
Wade, Herb Pediatric Dentist (Texas Dental
Association), Bryan, TX
Wineinger, Joanne Dental Assistant (Texas Dental
Assistants Association), Corinth, TX
AGAINST: Henson, Niki Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant
Educator (Cornerstone Dental Academy),
Houston, TX
ON: Sanders, Sherri Director of Licensing (State Board
of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bingham, William Lawyer (Texas Dental Association),
Austin, TX
Jones, Theresa Ann Certified Dental Assistant
(Self), Austin, TX
Nordin, Erica Dental Assistant (Self), Austin, TX
Rudd, Jim Lawyer/Lobbyist (TSOMS - Oral Surgeons),
Austin, TX
Schnabel, Charlie Consultant (Texas Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry), Pflugerville, TX
Williams, Liz Certified Dental Assistant (Self),
Austin, TX
On: Schmidt, Bobby Executive Director (Texas State Board
of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Rainosek, Ronald General Dentistry (Texas Academy of
General Dentistry), Hanker Heights, TX