COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING WAIALUA ROBOTICS TEAM 359 – HAWAIIAN KIDS FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

HR212

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

212

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

commending and congratulating waialua robotics team 359 �
hawaiian kids for its outstanding accomplishments
.

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WHEREAS, proudly
representing Waialua High & Intermediate School, WAIALUA ROBOTICS TEAM 359
� HAWAIIAN KIDS has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), fostering a team
culture that promotes innovation, teamwork, and critical problem-solving skills
among its members; and

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WHEREAS, WAIALUA
ROBOTICS TEAM 359 � HAWAIIAN KIDS has consistently represented the school and
the broader Waialua community with distinction through active participation in
competitive robotics events, earning numerous awards, advancing in regional and
national competitions, and showcasing exceptional technical skills, creativity,
and perseverance in designing, building, and programming robotic systems; and

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WHEREAS, notable
achievements of WAIALUA ROBOTICS TEAM 359 � HAWAIIAN KIDS include winning the
2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Hawaii Regional and receiving the 2026 Hawaii
Regional FIRST Impact Award and 2026 Canadian Pacific Regional Woodie Flowers
Finalist Award; and

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WHEREAS, WAIALUA
ROBOTICS TEAM 359 � HAWAIIAN KIDS has devoted significant time and effort to
learning engineering concepts and working collaboratively to overcome
challenges; its achievements at the state and national levels are a testament
to the hard work and dedication of its student members and the invaluable
support provided by mentors, coaches, educators, and families; and

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WHEREAS, the
members of WAIALUA ROBOTICS TEAM 359 � HAWAIIAN KIDS serve as exemplary role
models for their peers, promoting STEM education and encouraging future
generations to pursue careers in technology through hosting robotics workshops
for local schools, organizing annual community STEM fairs, and establishing
meaningful partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide
hands-on learning opportunities that inspire students and the broader community;
now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the
State of Hawai
ʻ
i,
Regular Session of 2026, that this body hereby commends and congratulates
WAIALUA ROBOTICS TEAM 359 � HAWAIIAN KIDS for its outstanding accomplishments
and extends to the team its warmest aloha and best wishes for continued success
as the team prepares for the upcoming national and international robotics
competitions, pursues new STEM outreach initiatives, and strives to achieve
greater milestones in the year ahead.

OFFERED BY:

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Waialua
Robotics Team 359 � Hawaiian Kids