H.R. No. 1335
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robotics teams from the Galveston Independent
School District distinguished themselves with their outstanding
performances at the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship, which
was held from March 18 through April 1, 2023, in Council Bluffs,
Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Four Galveston ISD campuses competed in the
two-week-long tournament; representing the district were students
from Oppe Elementary Magnet Campus of Coastal Studies, who advanced
to the finals, and from Weis Middle School, who won the judges'
award for robotics and a second trophy as the Mega Alliance drone
champions; in addition, the team from Weis Middle School garnered
the highest overall score from the competition, prevailing against
top contestants from all over the world; and
WHEREAS, Teams from Ball High School also put their skills to
the test at the event, including the team "400F" that advanced all
the way to the quarterfinals; rounding out the roster from
Galveston ISD were students from Central Middle School, who made an
impressive showing during their first year of competition since the
district implemented a vertically aligned robotics program; by
proving their mettle at nationals, teams from Galveston ISD
qualified to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship in
Dallas from April 25 through May 4; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work and dedication to
excellence, the students from Galveston ISD have earned their place
among an elite class of competitors in the world of robotics and
drone technology, and their accomplishments are a source of
tremendous pride to their school and community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate robotics teams from the Galveston
Independent School District for their achievements at the 2023
CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship and extend to these talented
young Texans sincere best wishes for continued success in all their
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1335 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House