HR309 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chip BrownRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Wesley Porter, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends Retired Staff Sergeant Wesley Porter for his leadership and contributions to robotics education and STEM in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Wesley Porter for mentoring the Alba Robotics Team The Super Novas and advancing STEM education in the state. It notes the team’s achievements, including an invitation and a fourth-place finish at the 2025 U.S. Open Robotics Tournament, and Porter’s honors as Mentor of the Year and Teacher of the Year. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Wesley Porter — receives formal state commendation and recognition for his work in robotics education.
• Alabama’s STEM education community (students, teachers, and robotics programs) — gains visibility and motivation from the public recognition of mentoring and success.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Commend Wesley Porter for extraordinary contributions to robotics education, unwavering commitment to student success, and influence on STEM excellence.
• Provision 2: Acknowledge his mentorship of The Super Novas (Alba Robotics Team 14180A), their achievements including the invitation to the 2025 U.S. Open Robotics Tournament and a fourth-place finish, and his recognition as Mentor of the Year and Teacher of the Year in Alabama.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

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