Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HR2101

Caption

Congratulating the members of Team Spicy Ketchup of Universal City on their performance at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Robotics Championship in Houston.

Impact

The recognition of Team Spicy Ketchup through this resolution reflects broader support for STEM education initiatives within the state. Such acknowledgments may encourage schools and communities to invest more resources in robotics programs, enhancing educational opportunities for students. This bill serves to elevate the importance of extracurricular activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, promoting a culture of innovation and preparation for future career paths in these fields.

Summary

House Resolution 2101 recognizes and congratulates Team Spicy Ketchup of Universal City for their impressive performance at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Robotics Championship held in Houston. The resolution highlights the team's achievement of placing 11th in their division while also receiving the second-place Connect Award, which underscores their efforts in engaging the community and promoting interest in STEM fields among young students. Through participation in programs like the FIRST Tech Challenge, the team has not only developed technical skills but has also shown commitment to teamwork, conflict resolution, and community service.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR2101 is positive, emphasizing community pride and the celebration of student achievements. The recognition is seen as an affirmation of the hard work and dedication of the team members and their mentors. It highlights the collaborative spirit fostered through competition and community outreach, which are crucial elements of the FIRST Tech Challenge program.

Contention

While the resolution focuses on celebration and recognition without any significant points of contention, it does underscore the importance of community support in educational initiatives. No disagreements or polarizing views surrounding this bill were identified, indicating a unified support for recognizing student dedication and achievements within the realm of robotics and STEM.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR1325

Congratulating the Palacios High School CyberSharks and RoboSharks robotics teams on their performance at the Texas FIRST Tech Challenge Houston Championship Tournament.

TX HR94

"Wait for It..." Robotics Team; commend for winning Inspire Award at the MS FIRSTĀ® Tech Challenge Championship.

TX HR2660

Congratulating the Bushland High School robotics team on winning the 2017 UIL FIRST Tech Challenge state championship.

TX HR261

Congratulating the members of the TechnoWizards robotics team of San Antonio on their achievements.

TX HR1305

Congratulating the Livingston High School robotics team on winning the Tech Challenge 1A-4A Division at the 2019 UIL FIRST Robotics State Championships.

TX HR2312

Congratulating the Cumby High School Z robotics team on winning first place in its division at the VEX Robotics Competition High School World Championship.

TX SR220

Recognizes and commends the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas.

TX HR1715

Congratulating the ITKAN Robotics team on winning two top awards at the FIRST Championship Robotics Competition.

TX HR941

Congratulating the TechnoBotz robotics team from Frisco ISD on competing in the FIRST Lego League state championship.

TX HR277

Nerdettes, Huntsville's all-girl FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, commended

Similar Bills

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