Speech/Op-Ed

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HPOU: Time for a New General in Houston Crime War?

McGrath assisted the then-president of the Houston Police Officers Union, Hans Marticiuc, with his June 12, 2006 Houston Chronicle op-ed piece titled, “Will officers say they need new leader in crime war?”

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2003 State of the County Speech: ‘Challenge and Opportunity’

Positive reaction from the Houston Chronicle in their February 21, 2003 editorial regarding Judge Eckels’ State of the County message: McGrath assisted then Harris County Judge Robert Eckels in preparing his 2003 annual address assessing the state of the third largest county in the United States—larger than 25 states. Click below to read media reaction and the speech itself.

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In Support of the Texas Heart Institute Stem Cell Center

McGrath assisted then-State Senator Kyle Janek and legendary heart pioneer and surgeon Denton Cooley in preparing their 2005 joint op-ed piece advocating the creation of the Texas Heart Institute Stem Cell Center.