Arkansas House Bill HR1099

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/31/25
• Refer: 3/31/25
• Report Pass: 4/2/25
• Passed: 4/9/25

Caption

To Recognize The Arkansas Tech University Robotics Club For Winning The Tournament Champion And Innovate Awards At The 2025 Texas State Vex U Tournament.

Summary

House Resolution 1099 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Arkansas Tech University Robotics Club of Russellville for its performance at the 2025 Texas State VEX U Tournament in Houston. The resolution highlights that the team won both the Tournament Champion and Innovate Awards, competed against fifteen teams, and earned a third consecutive invitation to the VEX U World Championship. The resolution also notes the club’s hands-on engineering work, including fabrication using campus shop resources and 3D printers, as well as programming for autonomous competition. It identifies several club officers and members, acknowledges the club’s sponsors, and quotes the club president about the team’s extensive time commitment and preparation. The only operative provision is a formal recognition by the House and delivery of a copy of the resolution to the club sponsor.

Impact

This resolution does not change Arkansas law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely commemorative: it places the General Assembly’s official recognition on the record for Arkansas Tech University’s robotics team and directs that a copy be presented to the club sponsor. No statutes are amended and no rights or obligations are created for state agencies, universities, or private parties.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The bill text itself is celebratory, emphasizing the team’s awards, technical achievement, and national-level qualification. Because there is no committee transcript or recorded vote history provided, there is no evidence of opposition or debate in the available materials.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution is a noncontroversial honorary measure focused on student achievement, and the context provided includes no committee discussion, amendments, or votes indicating disagreement. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of formal legislative recognition, but no such objection appears in the materials.