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

89(R) HR 964 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House