Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HR2105

Caption

Congratulating the Graham High School Rocketeer Steers team on placing third in the 2017 StellarXplorers III National High School Space Challenge.

Impact

HR2105 serves primarily as a commendation and does not enact changes to existing state laws. Instead, it recognizes the students' achievements and their school's commitment to promoting STEM education. Such resolutions can positively impact local educational institutions by highlighting achievements that inspire future participation in STEM programs. The acknowledgment may encourage support for further educational initiatives and collaborations within the community.

Summary

House Resolution 2105 offers congratulations to the Graham High School Rocketeer Steers team for their outstanding achievement in placing third in the StellarXplorers III National High School Space Challenge. This event, held in Colorado, promotes student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through a rigorous space-system design competition. The team advanced through qualifying rounds, demonstrating their skill and knowledge against a field of over 130 teams from various states and locations.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HR2105 is celebratory and positive, as it highlights the hard work and dedication of the students involved as well as their educators. The resolution fosters a sense of pride within the community and serves as an example of how commitment to education and extracurricular activities can lead to notable accomplishments on a national stage.

Contention

There were no notable points of contention in discussions surrounding HR2105 since it is a straightforward congratulatory resolution. The focus remained on celebrating the team's success and the benefits of engagement in STEM fields. The resolution does not invoke debate or disagreement about policy changes, as it solely aims to honor the achievements of high school students in a specific competition.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR2119

Congratulating the Highland Park Elementary School archery team on winning the national championship at the 2023 NASP Western Nationals.

TX SR159

Congratulating the Jacksboro High School cheerleading team on winning the 3A Division 2 title at the 2023 UIL Spirit State Championships and finishing third at the 2023 National Cheerleaders Association High School National Championship.

TX SR40

Recognizing the Pitmasters barbecue team from Temple High School for placing in a national championship.

TX HR1346

Congratulating the Edinburg High School cheerleading team on its victory at the 2023 National Cheerleaders Association High School National Championship.

TX HR2199

Congratulating the Alamo Heights High School girls' blue team on placing first and the gold team on placing fifth at the 2023 UIL Golf State Tournament.

TX HR2282

Congratulating The Woodlands College Park High School JROTC on winning the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championship.

TX HR2043

Congratulating the Dumas High School boys' and girls' wrestling teams on their success during the 2022-2023 season.

TX HR2284

Congratulating the Harlingen High School JROTC drill team on winning the Division 3 Unarmed Overall title at the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championship.

TX HR2092

Congratulating the Highland Park High School boys' lacrosse team on winning the 2023 THSLL Class AA state championship.

TX HR1947

Congratulating the Bushland High School volleyball team on advancing to the 2022 UIL 3A state championship game.

Similar Bills

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