SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1002

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Harmony Schools on the occasion of their 10th anniversary, which is being celebrated by the Houston-area Harmony Schools on May 20, 2011, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston; and

WHEREAS, Harmony Schools are high-performing college preparatory charter schools for students from kindergarten through 12th grade that focus on mathematics, science, engineering, and computer technologies; and

WHEREAS, Harmony Schools have been recognized among the best high schools in the nation; students from Harmony Schools have achieved a 100 percent college acceptance rate and have won more than 2,000 awards in local, state, national, and international science fairs and science Olympiads; and

WHEREAS, Harmony Schools and their students play an important role in their communities and in the world at large through their involvement in a variety of causes, including providing funds for disaster relief after the tsunami in Japan and creating gift baskets for members of various branches of the military with whom they work to learn about the latest technology used by the armed forces; and

WHEREAS, Harmony Schools are truly deserving of recognition for their many successes and the positive influence they exert on their students in helping them prepare for a productive future in a changing world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Harmony Schools on their record of excellence and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 10th anniversary celebration in Houston; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the schools as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate