Congratulating the Southwest Independent School District Penguin Project on receiving a 2025 Magna Silver Award from the National School Boards Association.

89(R) HR 841 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 841

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Southwest Independent School District Penguin

Project was honored with a 2025 Magna Silver Award at the National

School Boards Association annual conference, held April 4-6, 2025,

in Atlanta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Now in its third year, the Penguin Project is a

musical theater program that pairs neurodiverse learners with a

peer mentor who serves as their guide and partner throughout the

production; these students with exceptionalities are able to

showcase their abilities and passion in a supportive environment,

and mentors develop invaluable leadership and empathy skills while

gaining experience in community service; by creating meaningful,

inclusive opportunities for them to fully participate in the arts,

the program celebrates and empowers neurodiverse children; and

WHEREAS, A collaborative effort, the project also includes

parents, families, and teachers in every aspect of the production,

from costume and set design to emotional and logistical support

during rehearsals; in addition, the program has seen a nearly 100

percent retention rate of students returning for multiple seasons;

and

WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Penguin Project has helped

to build confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging for many

young Texans, and it is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate the Southwest Independent School

District Penguin Project on receiving a 2025 Magna Silver Award

from the National School Boards Association and extend to all those

involved in the program sincere best wishes for the future; and, be

it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the

Texas House of Representatives.

Lujan

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 841 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House