Bill Text: TX SR49 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing David W. Slayton for his service to the Office of Court Administration.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-14 - Printed in full [SR49 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR49-Introduced.html

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By: Zaffirini, et al. S.R. No. 49

SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, David W. Slayton is stepping down as
administrative director of the Office of Court Administration on
August 31, 2021, drawing to a close a distinguished career
serving the people of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Since May, 2012, David Slayton has served at the
helm of OCA and as executive director of the Texas Judicial
Council, the policy-making body for the state judiciary;
representing the judiciary before the Texas Legislature, the
governor, and other executive branch agencies, Mr. Slayton has
played a vital role in increasing access to justice for countless
Texans, including the state's most vulnerable residents; his
efforts have proven especially crucial in helping courts
navigate such crises as natural disasters, the COVID-19
pandemic, and cyberattacks; and
WHEREAS, From 2004 to 2012 Mr. Slayton worked as director
of court administration for the Lubbock County Administrative
Office of the Courts; he previously served as court services
supervisor for the U.S. District Court in Dallas, as an intake
and docket clerk for the U.S. District Court in Lubbock, and as
district court coordinator for the 99th Judicial District Court
in Lubbock County, where he began his career in 1998 as a deputy
district clerk; he is set to begin his new job as vice president
of court consulting services for the National Center for State
Courts (NCSC); and
WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Mr. Slayton
co-chairs the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA)
and the Joint Technology Committee of the National Association
for Court Management (NACM), which he previously served as
president; he received the Distinguished Service Award from NCSC
and the Mary C. McQueen Award from the Conference of Chief
Justices, COSCA, NACM, and the National Association for
Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Slayton holds a political science degree from
Texas Tech University and a master's degree in public
administration from Troy University; and
WHEREAS, David Slayton's skill, dedication, and
professionalism have greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and
he may reflect with pride on his many contributions and
accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
3rd Called Session, hereby commend and thank David W. Slayton for
his outstanding service as administrative director of the Office
of Court Administration 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. Slayton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.