H.R. No. 459 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Commander Kelly Isaacks of the Corpus Christi Police Department is being honored with a Y Women in Careers Award by the YWCA in Corpus Christi on March 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi YWCA has been recognizing accomplished women in the community through this awards program since 1979; those chosen for the distinction have achieved a notable degree of success in their respective fields, and as women who demonstrate integrity, a willingness to take on new challenges, and a commitment to excellence, they serve as outstanding role models for young girls, whose empowerment is a crucial part of the YWCA mission; and WHEREAS, Commander Isaacks has distinguished herself during a 27-year career in law enforcement; she has worked in nearly every division in the Corpus Christi Police Department, including assignments in the areas of vice and narcotics, criminal investigation, homicide, and organized crime; along the way, she has distinguished herself as a gifted and effective liaison to the public, and in 2014, she received the Supervisor of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, Through the skill and determination she brings to all her efforts, Kelly Isaacks has earned the esteem of her peers and made contributions to her community that will resonate far into the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Commander Kelly Isaacks on receiving a 2017 Y Women in Careers Award from the YWCA of Corpus Christi and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Commander Isaacks as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 459 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House