H.R. No. 274
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Maya Stanton of Houston has distinguished herself
through her exceptional work as an advocate for the transgender
youth community in Texas; and
WHEREAS, At 10 years of age, Maya has demonstrated
extraordinary maturity as she has appeared at numerous committee
hearings conducted by the Texas House of Representatives and Texas
Senate; her testimony has enabled legislators and the public to
better understand the needs of transgender youth and their parents,
and she has helped raise awareness of the impact that proposed
legislation may have on students such as herself; she has also
shared her story with media outlets, including the Houston
Chronicle and the Texas Tribune; and
WHEREAS, Maya enjoys the love and support of her parents,
Lisa and Jeffrey Stanton, and her fraternal twin brother, Max; she
is an outstanding student and enjoys an active lifestyle that
includes swimming and gymnastics; and
WHEREAS, By courageously speaking out on urgent legislative
issues, Maya Stanton has helped ensure that the voices of
transgender students will not be silenced, and she is a source of
inspiration to numerous people in the Lone Star State and beyond;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Maya Stanton for
her advocacy in behalf of the transgender youth community in Texas
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Maya Stanton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bernal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 274 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House