TITLE: Recognizing Kellie Fuller for informing law enforcement officials of a human trafficking operation.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Kellie Fuller for informing law enforcement officials of a human trafficking operation.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kellie Fuller for her courageous actions in exposing a human trafficking operation in Georgetown; and WHEREAS, Kellie Fuller is a licensed massage therapist whose practice solely administers to patients referred by physicians; after a spa opened in her same office complex, she became aware that it was operating without the proper licensure and informed licensing officials, which led to the spa being closed; and WHEREAS, The spa's owners obtained a license for one person and reopened, but the business continued to operate with a large number of unlicensed employees, many of whom were later found to be the victims of human trafficking; and WHEREAS, Kellie Fuller documented the spa's activities after it reopened and tirelessly kept law enforcement officials informed; the Georgetown Police Department and federal agents then began an investigation that led to the discovery of one of the largest human trafficking cases in Texas history; more than a dozen individuals were arrested and 14 illicit massage parlors across Central Texas were closed; and WHEREAS, Kellie Fuller heroically participated in bringing an end to an operation that sexually exploited numerous young girls and women; it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition for her efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Kellie Fuller on the courage and determination she exhibited in helping to bring down a human trafficking operation and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2019.