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
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	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.
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	Chief Clerk of the House