HR256 - Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Harmony Public Schools.

      H.R. No. 256       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Harmony Public Schools is celebrating the 25th   anniversary of its founding in 2025, providing a fitting   opportunity to recognize this expansive charter school system for   providing high-quality, STEM-centered education to numerous young   Texans; and          WHEREAS, In 2000, Harmony Public Schools opened its first   campus in Houston, and today, there are more than 60 locations in   seven districts across the state; Harmony provides students with a   rigorous curriculum that emphasizes science, technology,   engineering, and math in a caring and collaborative environment;   its educators are committed to ensuring that youth have the skills   they need to excel in college and to become productive members of   their communities; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, the Harmony Public Schools system   has developed a robust partner network that includes curriculum   providers, IBC Certification organizations, STEM competition   coalitions, professional learning companies, and equipment   suppliers; moreover, Harmony has established makerspaces equipped   with prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC   machines; and          WHEREAS, Since its founding, Harmony Public Schools has   received a long list of honors; in 2024, the system earned 51 awards   from the Texas School Public Relations Association and 43 accolades   for excellence in school communication and marketing by the   National School Public Relations Association, more than any other   school system in the country; this year, 14 Harmony campuses have   been named State Schools of Character by the Character.org   organization; moreover, the school system has also been recognized   for its sound financial practices by the Texas Association of   School Business Officials; and          WHEREAS, For a quarter century, the faculty, staff, and   administrators of Harmony Public Schools have dedicated themselves   to meeting the educational needs of their students, and the school   system has played a vital role in helping many young Texans build a   bright and fulfilling future; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Harmony   Public Schools 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   by the Texas House of Representatives.     Bhojani     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 256 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House