H.R. No. 52
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Warren Thomas Stokes of Ozona on September 1, 2023, at
  the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The son of W. T. "Dub" and Madeline Hughes Stokes,
  Tommy Stokes was born in Odessa on May 8, 1942; he was a member of
  the Class of 1960 at Ozona High School, and he graduated from Texas
  Tech University with an accounting degree; while at Texas Tech, he
  met his future wife, the former JoNel Epperson; the couple
  exchanged wedding vows, going on to share a rewarding marriage that
  spanned six decades; together, they raised three sons, Ken, John,
  and Andy, and with the passing years, their treasured family grew to
  include eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren;
  Mr. Stokes was a friend to many, and he especially enjoyed going
  fishing with his loved ones; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Stokes served as the Crockett County tax
  assessor-collector for many years; a man of diverse talents who had
  learned the skill of cable tool drilling from his father, he also
  made a name for himself as a water well driller; working alongside
  his wife, he further distinguished himself in his agricultural
  career; in 2016, Mr. and Mrs. Stokes were honored as the Edwards
  County Conservation Ranchers of the Year; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his community,
  Tommy Stokes earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who
  were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Warren Thomas Stokes and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family: to his wife, JoNel Stokes; to his brother,
  Sandy Stokes, and his wife, Vicki; to his sons, Ken Stokes and his
  wife, Gay, John Tom Stokes and his wife, Codie, and Andy Stokes and
  his wife, Rebecca; to his grandchildren, Justin Maldonado and his
  wife, Cristi, James Stokes and his wife, Emily, Cheyene Bownds and
  her husband, Chandler, Sol Stokes and his wife, Linda, Payton Bayer
  and his wife, Shelby, Sierra Rowland and her husband, Gus, and Kali
  and Greer Stokes; to his great-grandchildren, Ellum Maldonado,
  Darcie Stokes, Cash and Channing Bownds, Whitley Bayer, and Walker
  Rowland; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tommy
  Stokes.
 
  Murr
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 52 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House