Bill

K 423

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 Chris Friend and 1 co-sponsor

A ceremonial resolution congratulates GorillaBots Team 5485 for First Place at the New York Excelsior FTC Regional and first in the Ochoa Division, highlighting STEM achievement.

ADOPTED

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Bill Summary · K 423

Summary of Bill K 423 — Congratulating GorillaBots Team 5485

Overview

Bill K 423 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution introduced and adopted on May 5, 2025. The resolution formally congratulates GorillaBots Team 5485 for winning First Place at the New York Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Regional Tournament and for ranking first in the Ochoa Division. The bill is classified as a resolution and carries no fiscal or regulatory requirements.

Bill Information

Bill Number: K 423
Title: 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
Status: ADOPTED
Introduced: May 5, 2025
Classification: Resolution

Legislative Actions

2025-05-05: INTRODUCED
2025-05-05: ADOPTED

Purpose and Intent

Publicly recognize and commend GorillaBots Team 5485 for exemplary achievement in STEM education and robotics.
Highlight the team’s success in the New York Excelsior FTC Regional Tournament and its leadership within the Ochoa Division.
Celebrate student learning, teamwork, mentorship, and community support that contributed to the accomplishment.

Key Provisions (as typically encompassed in a congratulatory resolution)

A formal statement of congratulations to GorillaBots Team 5485, the team’s coaches, and supporting mentors.
Acknowledgment of the team’s First Place finish and the division ranking within the FTC competition.
Recognition of the importance of hands-on STEM education, problem-solving, and teamwork demonstrated by the team.
Directing that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the team, sponsors, and the associated school or district as appropriate.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary beneficiaries: GorillaBots Team 5485, their coaches/mentors, and their school or district.
Secondary beneficiaries: The local education community, STEM programs, and regional FIRST Tech Challenge participants, who may be inspired by the team’s achievement.
Financial/Policy impact: None anticipated; as a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose new requirements or authorize funding.

Significance

The resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate youth achievement in robotics and STEM, potentially encouraging continued participation in competitive robotics and STEM education initiatives within New York.

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