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

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

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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