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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Harmony Science Academy - El Paso and Harmony School |
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of Science in the Harmony Public Schools West Texas District have |
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been named 2023 State Schools of Character by Character.org; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, Character.org certifies schools and |
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school districts that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character |
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development that in turn has a positive effect on academic |
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achievement, student behavior, and school climate; to qualify for |
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the School of Character designation, campuses must implement |
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comprehensive, multiyear character education programs and undergo |
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a rigorous evaluation process; in 2023, only 15 schools in Texas and |
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73 schools across the nation received Character School honors; and |
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WHEREAS, Part of the Harmony Public Schools system, Harmony |
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Science Academy - El Paso and Harmony School of Science are |
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tuition-free, open enrollment charter schools that serve students |
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in the West Texas area; alongside a curriculum focused on science, |
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technology, engineering, and math, both campuses offer character |
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education, which encourages students to develop and practice such |
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traits as integrity, determination, and empathy; and |
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WHEREAS, By fostering learning environments that emphasize |
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positive values and personal growth, Harmony Science Academy - El |
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Paso and Harmony School of Science are providing students with |
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important instruction that will serve them well throughout their |
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lives, and each school's commitment to this endeavor is truly |
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commendable; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby congratulate Harmony Science Academy - El Paso and Harmony |
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School of Science on being named 2023 State Schools of Character by |
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Character.org and extend to all those associated with the schools |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the schools as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. |