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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Harmony Science Academy on the special occasion of its |
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10th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The first Harmony Science Academy was established |
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in Houston in 2000; there are now 33 Harmony public schools in |
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cities across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Harmony schools are high-performing K-12 public |
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charter schools that focus on mathematics, science, engineering, |
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and computer technologies to provide opportunities for |
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underserved communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Harmony schools have earned an outstanding |
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reputation for providing a high-quality education and proudly |
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serve more than 16,000 students in their college preparatory |
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schools, with a college acceptance rate of 100 percent; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognized among the best high schools in the |
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nation by United States News and World Report, Harmony public |
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schools have won more than 2,000 awards in local, national, and |
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international science fairs and competitions; last year the |
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schools hosted students from 70 countries and 47 states; and |
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WHEREAS, Some 14 Harmony schools have received the |
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distinction of being designated Texas Science Technology |
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Engineering and Mathematics Academies; the schools have become |
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instrumental in improving educational opportunities in their |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The Harmony Science Academy of San Antonio is |
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holding a 10th anniversary celebration on February 7, 2011; |
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celebratory events will also be held in Houston, El Paso, Dallas, |
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and Austin; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and |
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administrators of the Harmony Science Academy and Harmony public |
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schools across the state for their exemplary efforts on behalf of |
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the young people of this state and extend to them best wishes for |
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a wonderful 10th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 26, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |