Mike Flood: “Today, I rise to recognize the next generation of leaders and innovators emerging from my own hometown. This inspiring…”

“Today, I rise to recognize the next generation of leaders and innovators emerging from my own hometown. This inspiring group of young people is known as the Rebel Robotics FTC team. Rebel Robotics is a FIRST Tech Challenge team hailing proudly from Norfolk, Nebraska. Founded in 2019, the team gives students the opportunity to engage directly with cutting-edge technologies and robotics shaping our future. Most recently, Rebel Robotics stood out at the FIRST Championship held this year in Houston, Texas. Competing against top teams from across the country, they earned the prestigious Inspire Award, which recognizes excellence in programming, robot design, engineering portfolios, judged presentations, professionalism, as well as community outreach. The Inspire Award is the highest honor presented at the competition, and it also means that Rebel Robotics secured a world championship title in Houston. I congratulate these exceptional high school students on their achievements and for inspiring others to explore the world of robotics. ____________________”