TITLE: Recognizing Harmony Public Schools for receiving 2023 State Schools of Character designation.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Harmony Public Schools for receiving 2023 State Schools of Character designation.

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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.