H.R. No. 256
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Harmony Public Schools is celebrating the 25th
anniversary of its founding in 2025, providing a fitting
opportunity to recognize this expansive charter school system for
providing high-quality, STEM-centered education to numerous young
Texans; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Harmony Public Schools opened its first
campus in Houston, and today, there are more than 60 locations in
seven districts across the state; Harmony provides students with a
rigorous curriculum that emphasizes science, technology,
engineering, and math in a caring and collaborative environment;
its educators are committed to ensuring that youth have the skills
they need to excel in college and to become productive members of
their communities; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Harmony Public Schools system
has developed a robust partner network that includes curriculum
providers, IBC Certification organizations, STEM competition
coalitions, professional learning companies, and equipment
suppliers; moreover, Harmony has established makerspaces equipped
with prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC
machines; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, Harmony Public Schools has
received a long list of honors; in 2024, the system earned 51 awards
from the Texas School Public Relations Association and 43 accolades
for excellence in school communication and marketing by the
National School Public Relations Association, more than any other
school system in the country; this year, 14 Harmony campuses have
been named State Schools of Character by the Character.org
organization; moreover, the school system has also been recognized
for its sound financial practices by the Texas Association of
School Business Officials; and
WHEREAS, For a quarter century, the faculty, staff, and
administrators of Harmony Public Schools have dedicated themselves
to meeting the educational needs of their students, and the school
system has played a vital role in helping many young Texans build a
bright and fulfilling future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Harmony
Public Schools and extend to all those associated with the school
system sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Harmony Public Schools as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Bhojani
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 256 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House