SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 729

WHEREAS, The talented members of the Titan robotics team of Plano Independent School District Academy High School distinguished themselves during 2015, advancing all the way to the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1989, the FIRST robotics competitions encourage young people's interest in science and technology by challenging school teams to build and program a robot to carry out a specific task; and

WHEREAS, From February 25 through 28, the Titan robotics team took part in the regional contest in Dallas, where it earned the Rookie All Star Award and was named Highest Rookie Seed; moreover, with their strong showing at the regional event, the Plano students qualified for the FIRST World Championship, and they proudly represented their school alongside other top competitors from April 22 to 25; and

WHEREAS, Through their participation in this exciting and demanding program, the members of the Titan robotics team have enhanced their knowledge and skills while learning important lessons about cooperation and self-confidence, and they may indeed take pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Titan robotics team from Plano Independent School District Academy High School on qualifying for and competing in the 2015 FIRST 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 team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Taylor of Collin

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 6, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate