The House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio has adopted a resolution honoring the Elyria Middle School seventh-grade robotics team, known as The Fantastic Four, for winning the 2025 VEX IQ Middle School Grade 7 State Championship. The resolution commends the team members—Chuckie Hood, Trenton Csata, Zack Bickley, and Jayden Jordan—along with their coaches, Jenn Smith and Jeannine Stape, for their dedication and hard work that led to their success in the competition.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of competitive spirit and innovation in youth development, highlighting how participation in robotics competitions fosters essential life skills such as self-discipline, perseverance, and good sportsmanship. The House encourages the young team members to continue striving for excellence and to take on meaningful roles as future leaders in society. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the Elyria Middle School seventh-grade robotics team as a formal acknowledgment of their achievement.