As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 117

2025-2026

Senator Manning

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team as the 2025 VEXIQ Robotics Competition Ohio State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team on winning the 2025 Ohio VEXIQ Robotics Competition Championship; and

WHEREAS, The seventh-grade students who comprise the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team are remarkable young individuals, combining talent and competitive spirit with exceptional knowledge to establish themselves as truly exemplary minds. With commendable dedication, members Chuckie Hood, Trenton Csata, Zack Bickley, and Jayden Jordan designed, engineered, and programmed a robot to complete assigned tasks within a time limit, and at this year’s Ohio VEXIQ Robotics competition, they secured the championship title, the Middle School IQ Sportsmanship Award, and a berth at the Vex World Championship; and

WHEREAS, Through practice and preparation, the members of the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team have displayed determination and motivation of which they can be proud, and the squad’s efforts are truly admirable. The enthusiasm and expertise these promising students have shown in all of their endeavors have earned them the respect and esteem of many; and

WHEREAS, The accomplishments of the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team are a justifiable source of pride and a fine reflection not only on the participants but also on their families, on their coaches, Jenn Smith and Jeannine Stape, on the program lead, Mike West, and on the entire community. We are certain that the maturity and experience the students have gained through their success in robotics competitions will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team on its remarkable attainment and extend best wishes for continued achievement; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Elyria Middle School The Fantastic Four robotics team.