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J 941

Congratulating the GorillaBots Team 5485 upon the occasion of capturing First Place at the New York Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Tournament and ranking first in the Ochoa Division

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom O'Mara

Ceremonial resolution congratulates GorillaBots Team 5485 for FTC NY regional win (Ochoa Division); publicly honors students, mentors, sponsors; no policy or funding impact.

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Bill Summary · J 941

Summary of J 941 — Congratulating GorillaBots Team 5485

Overview

J 941 is a resolution introduced on May 6, 2025, that formally congratulates GorillaBots Team 5485 for achieving First Place at the New York Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Tournament and for ranking first in the Ochoa Division. The measure is classified as a resolution, not a statute or appropriation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and commend GorillaBots Team 5485, its students, mentors, and supporting institutions, for their competitive excellence in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).
  • Highlight the team’s achievement as a notable example of excellence in STEM education and robotics for the New York community.
  • Provide ceremonial recognition without creating or altering substantive policy or spending.

Key Provisions (as a ceremonial resolution)

  • A formal statement of congratulations to the team and to the educators, mentors, and sponsors associated with the project.
  • Likely language commending the team’s craftsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance, and acknowledging the collaboration with the school or district.
  • Potential—though not specified in the provided text—direction to transmit copies of the resolution to the team, the school, and sponsoring organizations. (Exact text of provisions is not included in the summary provided.)

Affected Parties

  • GorillaBots Team 5485 (students, coaches/mentors)
  • The student’s school or district and its administrators
  • Team sponsors, families, and supporters
  • The broader New York community, which benefits from recognition of STEM achievement

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • May 6, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • May 13, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (duplicate entry noted)
    • May 13, 2025: Adopted
  • Status: ADOPTED

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Thomas F. O’Mara

Impact and Notes

  • This is a ceremonial honor with no new laws or funding changes.
  • The adopted resolution serves to publicly acknowledge the team’s success and may be used by the team and school for publicity, encouragement of STEM activities, and future recognition.
  • If you need, I can provide a plain-language breakdown of typical “Whereas” clauses and “Be it resolved” language commonly found in such resolutions.

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

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