83R13083 JNC-D
By: Menendez H.R. No. 1040
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Students of the Harmony Science Academy--San
Antonio have generously contributed their time, energy, and
resources to help improve the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, During the past seven years, students of the academy
have helped to make the Alamo City an even better place to live by
participating in cleanup initiatives, feeding the hungry, building
housing, providing recreational activities for area youth, and
helping senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, In addition to these worthwhile efforts, the school
has held toy drives, assisted children of military families through
the HOPE Foundation's Worldwide Holiday Program, and supported
victims of tragic events and devastating natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, Members of the National Honor Society have worked to
benefit charitable organizations across the city, including the San
Antonio Food Bank, the Mission Continues, the Humane Society, the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the USO, the Wounded Warriors
Foundation, and the American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, Distinguished by their leadership and volunteerism,
the notable young people of Harmony Science Academy--San Antonio
have contributed to the well-being of our state while learning
important lessons for the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 12-18, 2013, as Harmony Science
Academy--San Antonio Community Service Week and commend all those
associated with the school for their dedicated efforts in behalf of
their fellow residents; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the institution as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.