TITLE: Congratulating the Clear Creek Independent School District Robonauts on being part of the winning alliance at the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition world championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Clear Creek Independent School District Robonauts on being part of the winning alliance at the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition world championship.

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WHEREAS, The Clear Creek Independent School District Robonauts were part of the winning alliance at the annual FIRST Robotics Competition world championship held in St. Louis, Missouri, from April 22 through 25, 2015; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1989, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, encourages young people to take an interest in science and technology and to become leaders in related professions; the organization engages students in mentor-based programs that enhance knowledge in those disciplines while fostering self-confidence, communication, leadership, and other life skills; and WHEREAS, This year's FIRST tournament involved a game called Recycle Rush, played by two rival alliances of three robots each striving to score points by stacking totes on platforms, capping those stacks with recycling bins, and properly disposing of pool noodles, which represented litter in the event; the Robonauts and their robot, Empire, joined forces with their alliance partners from Davis, Clovis, and Palmdale, California, in vanquishing tough opponents from across the United States as well as Canada and Australia; and WHEREAS, The Robonauts program was founded 19 years ago as a partnership between the NASA Johnson Space Center and Clear Creek ISD, and it has since made significant strides in advancing community awareness of robotics; and WHEREAS, In collaborating with their partners to claim the 2015 FIRST world championship, the Robonauts have demonstrated outstanding talent and dedication, and their achievement stands as a source of pride for their classmates and their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Clear Creek Independent School District Robonauts on being part of the winning alliance at the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition world championship and extend to all those involved with the team sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Galveston Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2790 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House