Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 4-12, 2026, as Robotics Week in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 1261

BY: M. of A. Schiavoni

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        April 4-12, 2026, as Robotics Week in the  State  of
        New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
promote educational  initiatives  that  inspire  innovation,  strengthen
workforce  development,  and  prepare students across New York State for
the challenges of a rapidly evolving technological economy; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul  to  proclaim  April  4-12,  2026,  as
Robotics  Week  in  the  State  of  New  York,  in  conjunction with the
observance of National Robotics Week; and

  WHEREAS, Robotics and engineering education play a critical role  in
fostering  skills  in  science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM),  equipping  students  with  the  knowledge  and  problem-solving
abilities necessary to succeed in the 21st century; and

  WHEREAS, Robotics competitions held throughout the nation, including
those  organized by FIRST Robotics, provide invaluable hands-on learning
experiences  that  encourage   teamwork,   creativity,   and   technical
proficiency among students in grades K-12; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the  week  of April 4-12, 2026, the FIRST Robotics
Championship will convene hundreds of school districts from  across  the
United States, including many from the State of New York, showcasing the
talent, dedication, and innovation of young engineers; and

  WHEREAS,  National  Robotics  Week  serves  as  an  important model,
recognizing robotic technology  as  a  pillar  of  American  innovation,
highlighting   its   growing   importance   across  a  wide  variety  of
applications,  and  emphasizing  its  ability  to   inspire   technology
education and workforce development; and

  WHEREAS, Robotics has proven uniquely effective in enabling students
of  all  ages  to  learn essential STEM concepts while inspiring them to
pursue careers in science and engineering fields; and

  WHEREAS, Robotics Week promotes robotics education in K-12  schools,
hosting competitions and demonstrations across the state, and increasing
public   awareness   of   the   transformative  power  of  robotics  and
engineering; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  such  a  week  provides  opportunities   for
students,  educators,  industry  leaders, and communities, regardless of
educational background, to engage with  emerging  technologies,  explore
real-world  applications,  and better understand the role robotics plays
in driving innovation, economic growth, and  technological  advancement;
and

  WHEREAS,  Recognizing Robotics Week in New York State reaffirms this
great State's commitment to fostering a  skilled  workforce,  supporting
educational  excellence, and maintaining its leadership in technological
innovation; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul  to  proclaim  April  4-12,  2026,  as
Robotics Week in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York.