Legislation Details

File #: 26-2766    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/30/2026 Final action: 4/30/2026
Title: . Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Dr. David Persse on his retirement as the Chief Medical Officer for the City of Houston.
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia

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Type of Request: Resolution

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Dr. David Persse on his retirement as the Chief Medical Officer for the City of Houston.
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Background and Discussion:
In 1996 Dr. Persse assumed the role of the Director of Emergency Medical Services for the City of Houston. In May of 2004 he was appointed by City Council as Houston's Public Health Authority. In his role as Public Health Authority Dr. Persse is responsible for the medical aspects of clinical care quality management, disease control and public health preparedness. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Southeast Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

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