85R28811 CJM-D
By: Minjarez H.R. No. 2291
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Harmony Science Academy in San Antonio received a
silver medal from U.S. News & World Report in the publication's 2017
Best High Schools feature; and
WHEREAS, To produce this year's list, U.S. News & World
Report evaluated more than 20,000 public high schools in all 50
states and the District of Columbia; a number of factors were
considered in making the analysis, including figures on college
readiness, graduation rates, student-teacher ratios, and student
performance in comparison to the state average; the assessment also
focused on the progress of disadvantaged students and the size of
the achievement gap on each campus; and
WHEREAS, Harmony Science Academy is an open-enrollment
charter school with a focus on math, science, engineering, and
computer technology; ably led by principal Yasar Cakir, the
academy's faculty and staff are devoted to creating a safe, caring,
and collaborative educational environment where students can build
a strong foundation for future success; and
WHEREAS, Through their dedication, hard work, and
perseverance, the teachers and students of Harmony Science Academy
have established a record of scholastic excellence, and their
outstanding efforts are indeed deserving of this notable honor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Harmony Science Academy in San
Antonio on receiving a silver medal from U.S. News & World Report in
the 2017 Best High Schools feature and commend all those associated
with the academy for their accomplishments; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Harmony Science Academy as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.