H.R. No. 509 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. Soner Tarim and his staff at Royal Public Schools can take well deserved pride in the exemplary service they provide to San Antonio students; and WHEREAS, A tuition-free college-preparatory public charter school, Royal Public Schools offers a kindergarten through 12th grade education and focuses on supporting all students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic origin, socioeconomic level, or academic background; and WHEREAS, The founder and CEO of Royal Public Schools, Dr. Tarim has developed a unique public school model, combining an innovative STEM program with fine arts, reading and writing, and social-emotional learning to foster a holistic approach to education; under his able leadership, the school's dedicated teachers provide an academically rigorous college and career preparatory program; moreover, the school offers a multitude of extracurricular opportunities, including robotics, choir, and foreign language, as well as a number of athletic programs such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball; and WHEREAS, Royal Public Schools is providing its students with a strong academic foundation on which to build, and it has made a lasting and positive impact in the San Antonio community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Royal Public Schools on its outstanding record of accomplishments and extend to Dr. Soner Tarim and his staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Tarim as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Campos ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 509 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House