88R12195 JRI-D
 
  By: Vasut H.C.R. No. 57
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Brazoswood High School Goddard Rocket Team
  achieved great distinction by setting the world record for flight
  altitude achieved by a high school student-researched and designed
  hybrid-motor propelled rocket on June 26, 2022, at White Sands
  Missile Range in New Mexico; and
         WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of engineering teacher
  Chris McLeod, Goddard 2022 joined top high school competitors from
  across the Lone Star State; the team launched its rocket,
  HORIZON 1, which measured 18 feet long and weighed 230 pounds, from
  ground level, and it reached a peak altitude of 45,482 feet; the
  U.S. Army confirmed that the rocket set the high school record,
  shattering the previous mark by 9,382 feet to capture the SystemsGo
  Kepler Award; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 2018, the Brazoswood rocket program
  is composed of members of the school's Rocketry III class;
  throughout the year, students research and test the rocket's design
  and construction, taking into consideration such concerns as fuel
  type and the size and shape of the rocket; before the competition,
  team members developed a comprehensive flight profile using
  mathematical and engineering skills to present to NASA flight
  engineers; after receiving feedback, they spent a day setting up
  their rocket, running tests, and covering protocols to prepare for
  the launch; Goddard 2022 was able to watch the record-setting
  launch from a location three miles away; and
         WHEREAS, The Brazoswood rocket team benefited from the
  valuable contributions made by each member of the roster: Karim
  Elyoussef, Riley Kuhlman, Jase Sandefur, Saylor Sherrodd, Jacob
  Markham, Ella Mulholland, Kade Sullivan, Josh Warren, Sarah Laurel,
  Tanner Ross, Isaac Deavenport, Kyle Evangelista, Josh Watson,
  Cristian Finley, Rory Duncanson, Evan Andress, Ian Humphrey, Noah
  Alexander, Austin Morrow, JD Pyle, and Maggie Harr; and
         WHEREAS, The talented members of the Goddard 2022 rocket team
  have distinguished themselves through their hard work and
  commitment to excellence, and their accomplishments are a source of
  tremendous pride for their school and community; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate the 2022 Goddard Rocket Team from Brazoswood
  High School on setting the world record for flight altitude by a
  student-researched and designed hybrid-motor propelled rocket and
  extend to all those involved 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 by the Texas
  House of Representatives and Senate.