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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 50th birthday of an esteemed Texan is always |
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cause for celebration, and on May 13, 2007, James H. Stokes, Jr., is |
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marking this occurrence in his happy and accomplished life; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Houston in 1957, Mr. Stokes was a 1975 |
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graduate of Westbury High School, where he was active in debate and |
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tennis and received the prestigious Jones Scholarship; he also |
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achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; he furthered his education at The |
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University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas School of |
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Law, earning his juris doctorate degree in 1982; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Stokes was elected Fort Bend County Republican |
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Party Chair in 1988; this Baptist deacon is supported in all of his |
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endeavors by his wife of eight years, Synthia, with whom he recently |
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became a foster parent to Maddie and Michael; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Stokes has enjoyed considerable success and has |
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been a blessing to his friends, family, and community, and the |
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occasion of his birthday provides a fitting opportunity to |
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recognize him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate James H. Stokes, Jr., on his 50th |
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birthday and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Stokes as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Bolton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1985 was adopted by the House on May |
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10, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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