88R12195 JRI-D
By: Vasut H.C.R. No. 57
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Brazoswood High School Goddard Rocket Team
achieved great distinction by setting the world record for flight
altitude achieved by a high school student-researched and designed
hybrid-motor propelled rocket on June 26, 2022, at White Sands
Missile Range in New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of engineering teacher
Chris McLeod, Goddard 2022 joined top high school competitors from
across the Lone Star State; the team launched its rocket,
HORIZON 1, which measured 18 feet long and weighed 230 pounds, from
ground level, and it reached a peak altitude of 45,482 feet; the
U.S. Army confirmed that the rocket set the high school record,
shattering the previous mark by 9,382 feet to capture the SystemsGo
Kepler Award; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2018, the Brazoswood rocket program
is composed of members of the school's Rocketry III class;
throughout the year, students research and test the rocket's design
and construction, taking into consideration such concerns as fuel
type and the size and shape of the rocket; before the competition,
team members developed a comprehensive flight profile using
mathematical and engineering skills to present to NASA flight
engineers; after receiving feedback, they spent a day setting up
their rocket, running tests, and covering protocols to prepare for
the launch; Goddard 2022 was able to watch the record-setting
launch from a location three miles away; and
WHEREAS, The Brazoswood rocket team benefited from the
valuable contributions made by each member of the roster: Karim
Elyoussef, Riley Kuhlman, Jase Sandefur, Saylor Sherrodd, Jacob
Markham, Ella Mulholland, Kade Sullivan, Josh Warren, Sarah Laurel,
Tanner Ross, Isaac Deavenport, Kyle Evangelista, Josh Watson,
Cristian Finley, Rory Duncanson, Evan Andress, Ian Humphrey, Noah
Alexander, Austin Morrow, JD Pyle, and Maggie Harr; and
WHEREAS, The talented members of the Goddard 2022 rocket team
have distinguished themselves through their hard work and
commitment to excellence, and their accomplishments are a source of
tremendous pride for their school and community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the 2022 Goddard Rocket Team from Brazoswood
High School on setting the world record for flight altitude by a
student-researched and designed hybrid-motor propelled rocket and
extend to all those involved 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 and Senate.