SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446
         WHEREAS, Character.org has designated nine campuses of
  Harmony Public Schools as 2023 State Schools of Character; and
 
         WHEREAS, A national nonprofit organization based in
  Washington, D.C., Character.org was established in 1993 with the
  goal of inspiring, educating, and empowering students to become
  ethical and compassionate citizens; the organization annually
  certifies schools and school districts that demonstrate a
  dedicated focus on achieving that goal; and
 
         WHEREAS, Harmony Public Schools is a public charter school
  system with campuses serving students in prekindergarten through
  the 12th grade in 23 cities across Texas; its curriculum centers
  on STEM skills, character education, project-based learning, and
  college readiness; and
 
         WHEREAS, The nine Harmony campuses recognized by
  Character.org as 2023 State Schools of Character are Harmony
  School of Achievement-Houston, Harmony School of
  Excellence-Laredo, Harmony School of Exploration-Houston,
  Harmony School of Fine Arts & Technology-Houston, Harmony School
  of Innovation-Dallas, Harmony School of Science-El Paso, Harmony
  Science Academy-Dallas High, Harmony Science Academy-El Paso,
  and Harmony Science Academy-Houston; of the nearly 130,000
  public and private schools in the U.S., only 73 earned
  certification, including only 15 in Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, 13 other Harmony campuses previously earned the
  honor, which remains with schools for five years after
  designation; among them are Harmony School of
  Advancement-Houston, Harmony School of Excellence-Houston,
  Harmony School of Innovation-Garland, Harmony School of
  Innovation-Sugar Land, Harmony Science Academy-Dallas Middle,
  Harmony Science Academy-Cedar Park, Harmony Science
  Academy-Pflugerville, Harmony School of Innovation-Fort Worth,
  Harmony Science Academy-Garland, Harmony School of
  Endeavor-Houston, Harmony School of Innovation-Houston, Harmony
  School of Science-Houston, and Harmony School of
  Innovation-Katy; moreover, 37 others were listed as emerging
  character campuses or received honorable mention status; and
 
         WHEREAS, By creating learning environments that promote
  positive values and personal growth, Harmony schools are
  providing their students with important instruction that will
  serve them well throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate nine Harmony Public Schools
  campuses on receiving 2023 State Schools of Character
  designation from Character.org 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 from the Texas Senate.
 
  Middleton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 20, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate