HR453 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Oak Mountain Robotics Team, commended

Summary

HR453 is a House resolution that commends Oak Mountain Intermediate School’s Mighty Midgets and Oak Mountain Middle School’s Nerd Herd for their 2017 VEX IQ Worlds robotics success.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes and honors the two Oak Mountain robotics teams and their teachers for their achievements at the 2017 VEX IQ Worlds competition. It notes the Design Award won by the Mighty Midgets, the Teamwork Challenge win and the Nerd Herd’s sixth-place finish, and acknowledges the guidance of their teachers. It does not change laws or provide funding; it simply honors the students, schools, families, and community.

Who It Affects

• Mighty Midgets (Oak Mountain Intermediate School) students and staff, who receive formal commendation for their achievement.
• Nerd Herd (Oak Mountain Middle School) students and staff, who receive formal commendation for their achievement.
• Families and the broader Oak Mountain community, who are publicly recognized and honored through the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Commends Oak Mountain Intermediate School’s Team 10740J, the Mighty Midgets, and Oak Mountain Middle School’s Team 10740G, the Nerd Herd, for their accomplishments at the 2017 VEX IQ Worlds Robotics Competition.
• Notes specific awards and ranking: Mighty Midgets won the Design Award (Elementary School Math Division); Nerd Herd won the Teamwork Challenge (Middle School Science Division) and Nerd Herd finished sixth in the world.
• Acknowledges the student members and the educators who guided them, including teachers Rebecca Austin and Sherri Whitehead.
• Expresses the Legislature’s highest tribute and best wishes for continued success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory