HR964 - Commending Elaine Stokes for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gene Wu.

      H.R. No. 964       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Elaine Stokes has distinguished herself in her   responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State   Representative Gene Wu during the 89th Legislative Session; and          WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mrs. Stokes has provided   vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks;   in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public   service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the   issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; during her time in   the office, she oversaw the representative's work in the   Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice, tracked legislation, and   collaborated with nonprofit organizations to procure information   vital to member concerns; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Stokes is completing a master's degree in   educational leadership and policy at The University of Texas at   Austin, and she plans to begin her pursuit of a doctorate at the   Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs in fall 2025; she holds a   bachelor's degree from the college of engineering at Texas A&M   University, and she previously worked as a mathematics teacher at   both Leander High School and Crockett High School; passionate about   the issue of juvenile justice, she has also served as a volunteer   professor with the Texas Prison Education Initiative, as an intern   with the Austin Independent School District Research Department,   and as a data analyst for the Prison and Jail Innovation Lab; and          WHEREAS, Elaine Stokes has performed her duties as a   legislative aide with great skill and dedication, and she is indeed   deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend Elaine Stokes for her outstanding   service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative   Gene Wu and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success   in all her endeavors; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mrs. Stokes as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Wu     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 964 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House