TITLE: Recognizing Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso for its commitment to excellence.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso for its commitment to excellence.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso, which has provided a group of its students the opportunity to participate in the Senate's Page for a Day Program; and WHEREAS, Rated by the Texas Education Agency as Recognized in its first year of existence, Harmony School of Innovation is a member of the Harmony School System, high-performing public charter schools that focus on mathematics, science, engineering, and computer technologies to provide opportunities for underserved communities; and WHEREAS, Students from this prestigious school have won numerous awards at the Southwest First Lego League Robotics Championship in El Paso and have recorded strong showings at the Regional Science Olympiad; its MathCounts team has also enjoyed great success; and WHEREAS, The Page for a Day Program offers a chance for students between the ages of six and 18 to experience the Texas Legislature firsthand; they are able to see their government at work and to personally observe the ins and outs of the lawmaking process; and WHEREAS, Taking part in the Page for a Day Program from this prestigious school were Allanah Manzanares, Zayra Fragoso, Orion Wood, Maria Orozco, and Nathan Medrano; these exemplary young students performed their duties as pages with energy and skill, and their interest in civic engagement and the legislative process points to a bright future for our state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso on its commitment to excellence and extend to its students, faculty, and staff best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Rodriguez President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 2, 2011.