87R30591 CJM-D
By: Buckley H.R. No. 2031
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are
enhanced by the devoted efforts of individuals such as Kelly
Flading, who has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in
Killeen and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The cofounder and board secretary of Killeen
Creators, Ms. Flading has helped advance the organization's
mission of addressing food insecurity, post-traumatic stress
disorder, and voter disenfranchisement; she has also taken an
active role in local politics, holding leadership positions with
the Bell County Democratic Party and the Killeen Democrats; other
groups that have benefited from her efforts include Mats for the
Homeless, the Killeen Civic Art Guild, and the Youth Backyard
Gardening Initiative; and
WHEREAS, Born in Rosepine, Louisiana, in 1967, Ms. Flading
graduated as valedictorian of the Rosepine High School Class of
1985 and continued her education at Fayetteville Technical
Community College; she later studied math and computer information
systems at Texas A&M University-Central Texas and graduated from
Tarleton State University in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Answering her nation's call to duty, Ms. Flading
served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 1999, and she further
contributed to the military through her involvement with the Fort
Hood Chapters of the USO and the Association of the United States
Army; in the course of a successful career with Walmart, she has
served as their community involvement coordinator and overseen
their Children's Miracle Network program; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Flading has enjoyed the
love and support of her husband, fellow army veteran Brian Flading;
and
WHEREAS, Kelly Flading has demonstrated a steadfast
commitment to making Killeen a better place for all, and in so
doing, she has earned the lasting respect and admiration of her
fellow residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Kelly Flading for her legacy of service to
her community and extend to her sincere appreciation for her many
contributions to the greater good; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Flading as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.