H.R. No. 909 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Paulette Kluge has been honored by the YWCA of Corpus Christi with a Y Women in Careers Award for her outstanding professional accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Created in 1979, the Y Women in Careers Award honors individuals in the Coastal Bend community who have achieved distinction in their field; these inspiring individuals serve as role models for young girls and demonstrate that women can excel in every occupation; during the 33rd annual awards celebration, held on March 7, 2013, this year's honorees joined an elite list of notable female leaders; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kluge serves as director of sales and marketing for the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel; she has more than three decades of experience in the hotel management industry and previously served as vice president of sales and marketing for Regent International Hotels; a mentor to many, she has received a number of accolades, including designation as Director of Global Sales of the Year for Carlson Hotels; and WHEREAS, Through her tireless dedication and consummate professionalism, Paulette Kluge has indeed set a worthy example for this and future generations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Paulette Kluge on her receipt of a 2013 Y Women in Careers Award from the Corpus Christi YWCA and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Kluge as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 909 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House