- Record: House Floor
- Section type: Floor speeches
- Chamber: House
- Date: April 23, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the House floor portion of the record.
{time} 1040 INVENTORS HALL OF FAME STEM MIDDLE SCHOOL CHESS TEAM NAMED CHAMPION OF
THE WEEK
(Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM Middle School chess team as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's champion of the week.
first place and third place team trophy from the Ohio State Chess Championship, along with several individual awards. Their outstanding performance reflects both their talent and their dedication to excellence.
teams for more than two decades, these students have developed not only competitive skills but also discipline and resilience. As Coach Glocar says: The goal is simple: work hard, stay focused, and enjoy the game.
sharpening critical thinking skills, learning to anticipate challenges, and building confidence that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Their passion for chess demonstrates that success is not only measured in trophies, but in growth, perseverance, and teamwork.
- things who help make our district the birthplace of champions.
the bright future of northeast Ohio. These students' hard work has certainly made our district proud, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
Hall of Fame STEM Middle School on their accomplishments and for being named champions of the week.