Statement By Deputy Speaker Thomas Cooke On Appointment

April 11, 2025 - It is truly an honor to be here as your Deputy Speaker. We as a legislative body, have the duty, and obligation to provide for and serve the great people of the United States Of Jesstopia. This body is made up of a  mix of different people, races, ethnic backgrounds and cultures. That's what makes our country so great. 

Leading such a diverse and unique legislative body ensures that we are seeking various view points and not just our own. We Represent a diverse mix of constituents who rely on us doing our jobs, creating new legislation, programs and services, while respecting the true value of the hard working men and woman of this country.

As Deputy Speaker, it will be my charge to serve this body, Speaker Burmaster and the great people all across this state to ensure effective governance, promoting equitable and valuable legislative measures and representing this body abroad. We owe it to the very people that empowered this body to exist, to work hard every day, lower the cost of living, and promote peace and safety across our great land. 

God bless all of you and god bless our great country.