SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso, which has
provided a group of its students the opportunity to participate
in the Senate's Page for a Day Program; and
WHEREAS, Rated by the Texas Education Agency as Recognized
in its first year of existence, Harmony School of Innovation is a
member of the Harmony School System, high-performing public
charter schools that focus on mathematics, science, engineering,
and computer technologies to provide opportunities for
underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, Students from this prestigious school have won
numerous awards at the Southwest First Lego League Robotics
Championship in El Paso and have recorded strong showings at the
Regional Science Olympiad; its MathCounts team has also enjoyed
great success; and
WHEREAS, The Page for a Day Program offers a chance for
students between the ages of six and 18 to experience the Texas
Legislature firsthand; they are able to see their government at
work and to personally observe the ins and outs of the lawmaking
process; and
WHEREAS, Taking part in the Page for a Day Program from
this prestigious school were Allanah Manzanares, Zayra Fragoso,
Orion Wood, Maria Orozco, and Nathan Medrano; these exemplary
young students performed their duties as pages with energy and
skill, and their interest in civic engagement and the legislative
process points to a bright future for our state; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Harmony School of Innovation in
El Paso on its commitment to excellence and extend to its
students, faculty, and staff best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Rodriguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 2, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate