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	By: Lujan	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.