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<br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
<br /> PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
<br /> SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
<br /> ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAMS
<br /> WHEREAS, On April 2, Team 587, The Hedgehogs, comprised of students from Orange and
<br /> Cedar Ridge High Schools, won the First Robotics Competition North Carolina
<br /> District State Championship, and the team was subsequently invited to compete in
<br /> the international First Robotics Championship; and
<br /> WHEREAS, On April 2, Team 4795,Eastbots,comprised of students from East Chapel Hill High
<br /> School, achieved the top ranking in the North Carolina district and were likewise
<br /> invited to compete in the international First Robotics Championship; and
<br /> WHEREAS, On April 19-22, both Team 4795, Eastbots, and Team 587, The Hedgehogs,
<br /> performed exceptionally well at the international First Robotics Championship,
<br /> reaching the playoffs in their respective divisions; and
<br /> WHEREAS, On March 12, Team 4829, Titanium Tigers, comprised of students from Chapel Hill
<br /> High School, won the Johnston County District event, and later competed at the
<br /> North Carolina District State Championship; and
<br /> WHEREAS, On March 26, Team 7763, Carrborobotics, comprised of students from Carrboro
<br /> High School, won the UNC Pembroke District Event, and later competed at the
<br /> North Carolina District State Championship; and
<br /> WHEREAS, With the support of the Board of Orange County Commissioners, Orange County
<br /> Schools, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, all four Orange County First
<br /> Robotics Teams have increased their collaboration with teams in the county and
<br /> across North Carolina;
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of Orange County Commissioners
<br /> expresses its sincere gratitude and admiration to the students and mentors of Team
<br /> 587, The Hedgehogs,Team 4795,Eastbots,Team 4829,Titanium Tigers, and Team
<br /> 7763, Carrborobotics for their broad range of talents, impact on their schools and
<br /> community, and dedication to inspiring students of all ages to pursue opportunities
<br /> in STEM through robotics.
<br /> This the 16th day of May, 2023.
<br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
<br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners
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