TITLE: In memory of David Calvin Mattax of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of David Calvin Mattax of Austin.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An exemplary life dedicated to public service has drawn to a close with the death of Texas Commissioner of Insurance David Calvin Mattax on April 13, 2017, at the age of 60; and WHEREAS, David Mattax was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1957, to Calvin and Carolyn Mattax; he studied at The University of Texas, where he graduated summa cum laude, earning bachelor's degrees in history and mathematics; he later completed a law degree at UT; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mattax spent 23 years with the office of the Texas attorney general, serving as director of defense litigation and as chief of the Financial Litigation Division; as deputy attorney general, he supervised the defense of all lawsuits against the State of Texas, appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2004; and WHEREAS, Starting in 1992, Mr. Mattax represented the Texas Department of Insurance for many years, working with eight insurance commissioners on a wide variety of issues; he also represented the state banking and securities departments, as well as other state agencies; in January 2015, he was appointed Texas Commissioner of Insurance by Governor Greg Abbott, and in December 2016, he was elected secretary-treasurer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; and WHEREAS, A man of great erudition, charm, and warmth, Mr. Mattax enjoyed sharing his love of music, art, and fine foods and wines with his friends and colleagues; he lived in France for a time, and his extensive travels were documented with his artful photographs; an active member of the University United Methodist Church, he served on its finance committee and board of trustees and co-chaired the Amos Commission; and WHEREAS, The loss of David Mattax is keenly felt by the numerous friends that he made through the years as well as by the countless people in Texas and beyond whose lives he forever enriched; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Calvin Mattax and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his mother, Carolyn Mattax; to his sisters, Carol Curry, Charlotte Mattax Moersch, and Cathy Mattax; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David Calvin Mattax.