SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 501
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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate