H.R. No. 1285 is a resolution congratulating Karla Yvette Sierra of El Paso for receiving the prestigious John F. Kennedy Service Award from the Peace Corps in May 2022. This award is granted every five years to a select group of Peace Corps volunteers and staff who have made significant contributions beyond their official duties. Ms. Sierra, who graduated from Colorado Christian University, served as a community economic development volunteer in Panama from 2010 to 2012 and continued her work there as a consultant. During her time in Panama, she established partnerships with various organizations to address issues such as poverty and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Currently, Ms. Sierra is the engagement director at LIBRE, an advocacy organization in El Paso, where she focuses on promoting financial literacy and civic engagement within the Hispanic community. She holds an MBA from The University of Texas at El Paso. The resolution acknowledges her impactful service in the Peace Corps and her ongoing commitment to community service, expressing the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for her achievements and extending best wishes for her future endeavors.