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Senate Member
The district numbers for the state of Texas in the House, Senate and Board of Education are 137, 17 and six respectively. Senator Joan Huffman represents the people of Texas as a senator to district 17, senatorial district. Joan was born in 1956; hence she is more than 61 years today as her month of birth is not known. Joan hails from the Texas state. Since first getting elected to serve in the Texas Senate through a special election, Joan is in her 9th year serving as a senator for the 17th district. Senator Huffman earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University before attending South Texas College of Law. Joan Huffman has continued to serve the public as a senator from which occupation she gets her daily bread in addition to practicing as an attorney. Senator Joan Huffman serves on a Republican Party ticket since starting her political career in 2008. Senator Joan is married to Keith Lawyer, and she lives with her family in Houston. Strangely, the religion of Senator Joan Huffman is not in the public domain. The hardworking nature of Huffman has landed her several committee memberships. The memberships include finance, state affairs, criminal justice, and committee of Senate legislative committees. Joan has been in the forefront of serving the people of Texas and district 17 especially in protecting rights of victims under the criminal justice system.

On a scale of 1-10, Joan scores 9; she is an exemplary woman worth emulating. Attending a day job and undertaking a law degree at night was no mean achievement for Joan; she showcases where passion can lead a person to do.
House Member
Wu Gene, born ‘Eugen Wu’ is the House Member for district 137. Gene was born in Guangzhou China in 1978 before his parents immigrated to the USA. The current age of 38, only a few days from the birth date of 23rd March. Gene assumed office in 2013, and he has held the position to this day; that amounts to 5 years. Gene is alma mater of Texas A&M University, University of Texas, and South Texas College of Law. Gene serves through the Democratic Party. Apart from serving the people of the 137th district, Wu Gene is an attorney from which he gets his bread. Wu Gene is married to Miya Shay. Just like Huffman, the religion aspect of Gene Wu is not available. Wu Gene is a member of the appropriations, article II subcommittee, and human service legislative committees. Wu Gene dedicates much of his free time to community service, for example, he continues to serve as a volunteer at the Neighborhood Centers. On a scale of 1-10, Wu scores 8; this is because he does his job well but happens to spend so much time in helping a specific population of Texans, that is those Harris County residents who do not have American citizenship, acquire citizenship.
Board of Education Member
Donna Bahorich is the representative of district 6 in the Board of Education. Donna Bahorich is a native of Houston who belongs to the Republican Party. Since appointment to the Board of Education, Donna Bahorich has served for one year, but she is to serve until 2021. Donna Bahorich is more than 50 years today; her exact age is not in the public domain. Donna Schooled at Virginia University before joining Liberty University to pursue a Master of Arts degree. After graduating from University, Donna took jobs in the communication sectors before leaving to start a family in 1985 with her husband Mike. Donna practices Christian believes. Previously, Donna has held the position of president in the Daughters of Liberty Republican Women. Currently, she is a member of Pastors Council of the Vineyard Church of Houston. Serving as the chair SBOE, Donna dedicates all most of her time to serve the people of Texas; she earns a living from her activities at the Board of Education. Donna commits herself to developing competency right after high school. On a scale of 1-10, Donna scores 9. The score given to Donna is as a result of her dedication to serving despite her big family; she has three grandchildren.
While conducting the assignment, it became apparent that only the best are appointed or get elected to high ranking positions in Texas. The Texans uphold credentials when choosing who is to serve in the various created posts in Harris County.
Bibliography
Texas Education Agency. “SBOE Member District 6.” The Texas Education Agency. Accessed February 20, 2018. https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/State_Board_of_Education/Board_Members/SBOE_Member_District__6/.
Texas House of Representatives. “Texas House of Representatives.” Texas House of Representatives. Accessed February 20, 2018. http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=137.
Texas House of Representatives. “The Texas State Senate – Senator Joan Huffman: District 17.” The Texas State Senate – HOME. Accessed February 20, 2018. http://www.senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=17.
Texas Legislative Council. “Who Represents Me-Districts By Address.” Who Represents Me-Home. Accessed February 20, 2018. http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Address.aspx?Address1=3030+Dunvale+Rd&City=Houston&ZipCode=77063&DistrictType=ALL&Submit1=Submit.