SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 749
WHEREAS, Character.org has recognized a number of
educational institutions in Texas as 2019 State Schools of
Character; and
WHEREAS, A national nonprofit organization based in
Washington, D.C., Character.org was established in 1993 with the
goal of inspiring, educating, and empowering students to become
ethical and compassionate citizens; and
WHEREAS, Character.org annually bestows the five-year
State School of Character certification on institutions that
demonstrate a strong commitment to character-building
initiatives; criteria for the honor are based on the
organization's 11 Principles of Character, which include
providing students with opportunities for moral action,
fostering a sense of shared leadership, and engaging families and
communities; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, Character.org designated 14 campuses
from Texas as State Schools of Character: Acton Elementary
School and Oak Woods School in Granbury; Cambridge Elementary
School and Howard Early Childhood Center in San Antonio;
G. H. Whitcomb Elementary School, Arlyne and Alan Weber
Elementary School, and the School of Science and Technology
Advancement in Houston; Henry Bauerschlag Elementary School and
James H. Ross Elementary School in League City; LaVace Stewart
Elementary School in Kemah; Margaret S. McWhirter Elementary
School in Webster; Klein High School; School of Science and
Technology Corpus Christi; and Harmony School of Innovation Fort
Worth; moreover, Southside Elementary School in Angleton was
recertified as a National School of Character; and
WHEREAS, By creating learning environments that promote
positive values and personal growth, these outstanding
institutions are providing their students with important
instruction that will serve them well throughout their lives;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby honor the 2019 Texas State Schools of
Character and extend to all those associated with the schools
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
prepared for the schools as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate