H.R. No. 2460
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The talented members of the Titan robotics team of
Plano ISD Academy High School distinguished themselves during 2015,
advancing all the way to the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis,
Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1989, the FIRST robotics
competitions encourage young people's interest in science and
technology by challenging school teams to build and program a robot
to carry out a specific task; and
WHEREAS, From February 25 through 28, the Titan robotics team
took part in the regional contest in Dallas, where it earned the
Rookie All Star Award and was named Highest Rookie Seed; moreover,
with their strong showing at the regional event, the Plano students
qualified for the FIRST World Championship, and they proudly
represented their school alongside other top competitors from April
22 to 25; and
WHEREAS, Through their participation in this exciting and
demanding program, the members of the Titan robotics team have
enhanced their knowledge and skills while learning important
lessons about cooperation and self-confidence, and they may indeed
take pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Titan robotics team from Plano
ISD Academy High School on qualifying for and competing in the 2015
FIRST World Championship and extend to all those involved with the
team sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Shaheen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2460 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House