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This resolution congratulates Veronica Conner Middle School students for winning the Western New York Technology Education Association Tech Wars Cup.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of STEM education. by recognizing students’ achievements in technology-based competitions, which can encourage continued investment and interest in science and technology fields among young people.
Underscores the role of dedicated educators. like Technology Teacher Dave Bowman, whose mentorship is identified as a key factor in student success, emphasizing how supportive teaching can directly impact educational outcomes.
Celebrates teamwork and perseverance. by acknowledging not just individual talent but the collective effort of students, teachers, coaches, and parents, reinforcing the value of community in educational achievement.
Raises the profile of local schools and programs. in Western New York, potentially attracting further opportunities, resources, and partnerships that benefit both current and future students in the region.
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Honor Tech Wars Champions
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Senate Resolution No. 423 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING the students of Veronica Conner Middle School upon the occasion of winning the Western New York Technology Education Association Tech Wars Cup WHEREAS, Educational competitions which serve to better… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 423 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING the students of Veronica Conner Middle School upon the occasion of winning the Western New York Technology Education Association Tech Wars Cup WHEREAS, Educational competitions which serve to better prepare our students for their future participation in the areas of Science and Technology are worthy of praise and support; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the students of Veronica Conner Middle School upon the occasion of winning the Western New York Technology Education Association Tech Wars Cup at the 21st Annual competition on Wednesday,
January 11, 2017, at Niagara County Community College; and WHEREAS, Tech Wars is an academically based technology competition that challenges middle and high school students in multiple project-based events of skill, chance and ability; the competition included such events as bridge testing, vex robotics, 3D modeling and CO2 car races; and WHEREAS, Of the more than 500 middle and high school students from
school districts from all over Western New York, Grand Island High
School took home the grand prize, the Western New York Technology
Education Association Tech Wars Cup, for the third time in four years;
and
WHEREAS, The talent displayed by the team of students from Veronica
Conner Middle School is due in great part to the efforts of Technology
Teacher Dave Bowman, a skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for
his ability to develop potential into excellence; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,
these students now stand honorably, with just pride in their
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by their teachers, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the students of Veronica Conner Middle School upon the
occasion of winning the Western New York Technology Education
Association Tech Wars Cup; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Grand Island Middle School.
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