TITLE: Congratulating robotics teams from Galveston ISD on their achievements at the 2023 CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating robotics teams from Galveston ISD on their achievements at the 2023 CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship.

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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 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. Chief Clerk of the House