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COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team on winning the FIRST Robotics Pikes Peak Regional Competition

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Wilder

Denham Springs High School’s Denham Venom robotics team earned a spot in the 2026 FIRST World Championship and achieved top national and state rankings after sweeping three regiona

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 153

Summary of HR 153 (2026) – Louisiana House of Representatives

Title

Commends the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team on winning the FIRST Robotics Pikes Peak Regional Competition

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally commend and recognize the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team, also known as Denham Venom, for their achievement in the FIRST Robotics Pikes Peak Regional Competition.
  • To acknowledge the team’s success as a source of state pride and to encourage continued excellence in robotics activities.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • The resolution states that Denham Venom won the FIRST Robotics Pikes Peak Regional Competition in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • By winning, the team earned a place in the 2026 FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas.
  • The team competed against 33 teams, including international entrants from Mexico and Taiwan.
  • Team rankings: 15th in the world, 13th in the United States, and 1st in Louisiana.
  • Leadership and sponsors noted:
    • Coach: Daniel Eiland
    • Major sponsors listed: NASA, Weyerhauser, DoD STEM, WestCoast Products, Fabworks, The Gene Haas Foundation, Limelight
  • Additional accomplishments:
    • Denham Venom also earned the FIRST Robotics Quality Award (recognition for excellence in robotic design and pit efficiency).
    • The team previously won:
    • Magnolia Regional Competition (Laurel, Mississippi) on March 19-21
    • Bayou Regional Competition (Kenner, Louisiana) on April 2-4
  • Notable distinction: Denham Venom is identified as the only FIRST Robotics team in Louisiana history to sweep three regional competitions.
  • Purpose of the resolution: To commend the team for its outstanding success and to encourage its continued work and pursuit of greatness.

Who is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries are the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team (Denham Venom) and its members, coaches, and sponsors.
  • Indirectly impacts the Denham Springs community and Louisiana’s profile in national and international robotics competitions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution is a simple, non-binding act of commendation.
  • Status timeline:
    • Read by title and adopted on April 16, 2026
    • Previously read by title on April 15, 2026
  • Sponsor: Representative Wilder (co-sponsor: Roger Wilder)
  • No fiscal implications or regulatory changes are attached; the action is ceremonial and public acknowledgment.

Notable Details

  • The recognition highlights the team’s international competition experience and world ranking.
  • Emphasizes collaboration with multiple corporate and institutional sponsors, illustrating community and industry support for youth STEM activities.

If you’d like, I can condense this into a one-paragraph brief or expand with context on FIRST Robotics competitions and their regional/world structures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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