Recognizing Stephanie Brady on the occasion of her retirement.

89(R) SR 499 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 499

WHEREAS, Stephanie Brady is retiring from Texas Health and

Human Services on June 27, 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary

career with the agency that has spanned more than two and a half

decades; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the DeBakey High School for Health

Professions in Houston, Mrs. Brady went on to earn a sociology

degree from Rice University and a master's degree in nursing from

The University of Texas at Austin; in 1998, she began her career

with HHS at Austin State Hospital, where she worked for 10 years

as a staff nurse, charge nurse, and shift supervisor;

subsequently, she was a direct care nurse and case manager with

the Abilene State Supported Living Center; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, Mrs. Brady moved to Von Ormy and

transferred to San Antonio State Hospital; over the course of her

tenure at SASH, she has served as a staff nurse, nurse manager,

and a nurse administrator; in her current role as a nurse

administrator, she oversees four forensic psychiatric units that

treat patients from the Bexar County Jail system; and

WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Brady enjoys the love

and support of her husband, J. D. Brady; she looks forward to

spending more time traveling and sailing in her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Stephanie Brady has devoted her entire career to

helping people with mental health issues, and in so doing, she

has made a positive difference in the lives of many fellow Texans

and earned the lasting respect and admiration of her colleagues;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby congratulate Stephanie Brady on her

retirement from Texas Health and Human Services and extend to her

sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for Mrs. Brady as an expression of high regard from the

Texas Senate.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 5, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate