SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1002
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Harmony Schools on the occasion of their 10th
anniversary, which is being celebrated by the Houston-area
Harmony Schools on May 20, 2011, at the George R. Brown
Convention Center in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Harmony Schools are high-performing college
preparatory charter schools for students from kindergarten
through 12th grade that focus on mathematics, science,
engineering, and computer technologies; and
WHEREAS, Harmony Schools have been recognized among the
best high schools in the nation; students from Harmony Schools
have achieved a 100 percent college acceptance rate and have won
more than 2,000 awards in local, state, national, and
international science fairs and science Olympiads; and
WHEREAS, Harmony Schools and their students play an
important role in their communities and in the world at large
through their involvement in a variety of causes, including
providing funds for disaster relief after the tsunami in Japan
and creating gift baskets for members of various branches of the
military with whom they work to learn about the latest technology
used by the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Harmony Schools are truly deserving of
recognition for their many successes and the positive influence
they exert on their students in helping them prepare for a
productive future in a changing world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Harmony Schools on their record of
excellence and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 10th
anniversary celebration in Houston; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the schools as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate