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Apr 16, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
3. MAYOR'S REPORT
3.1 PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Innovative Achievements of the Lincoln Middle School
Robotics Team
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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
THE INNOVATI VE ACHIEVEMENTS OF
THE LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the mission of the Lincoln Middle School Robotics Team is to introduce students to
real-life engineering and science research by engaging and encouraging out-of--the-box thinking
through fostering self-confidence, time management, communication, teamwork and leadership; and
WHEREAS, under the mentorship of teacher Abbey Grabowski and the leadership of coaches David
Roe and Ken Brey, the Lincoln Middle School Robotics Team program follows the vision of FIRST,
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology and the FIRST Lego League designed to
get children excited about science and technology; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln School Robotics Team focuses on community outreach and helps other kids
learn about the FIRST Lego League; and
WHEREAS, the young engineers of the Lincoln School Robotics Team have received top honors in
robot competitions including: 1" place robot Performance at the Wildstang FLL Scrimmage,
Champions Award at the Mount Prospect Regional "B " qualifier, 1" place Robot Performance Award
and P' place Champion at the Illinois State Championship Tournament and a 2 place Robot
Pes formance at the FRC Regional Championship; and
WHEREAS, most notably, the Lincoln School Robotics Team earned a spot to compete in the World
Robotics Championship beginning April 23 where over 100 teams from over 80 countries will compete
in the largest robot competition in the world; they will be joined by over 10,000 team members and
will entertain and amaze 40, 000 spectators during this four day event; and
WHEREAS, the World Robotic Championship competition required the Lincoln Middle School
Robotics Team to research a real world problem and create solutions relating to the 2019 theme,
INTO ORBIT; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Middle School Robotic Team created a shrimp growing tank to feed
astronauts in long duration space travel; and
WHERAS, the team traveled across the Midwest to visit shrimp research facilities, commercial
shrimp farms, researched with the National Aquaculture Association, NASA astronauts and the head
NASA Nutritionist and worked with university aquaculture departments to develop their solution.
Through their dedicated research, the Lincoln Middle School Robotics Team obtained provisional
patent.for their invention; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Middle School Robotics Team, their mentors and coaches are commended
for their imaginative and innovative skills; for providing a solid foundation to excel and develop into
inspiring professionals who will make significant contributions in the fields of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics and a path to explore, discover and challenge the world that awaits
these young students.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
proclaim April 16, 2019 as a day of recognition and celebration for the innovative achievements of
the:
"Lincoln Middle School Robotics Team"
and wish them the best of luck as they make the journey to the World Robotic Championship where
they will proudly represent the teachers, students and parents of Lincoln Middle School and the
citizens of Mount Prospect.