FRANKLIN—Franklin City Council honored the city schools Robotics Team at Monday night’s meeting by presenting them with a Resolution of Appreciation.

Members of the Team 1610, “Builders of Tomorrow”, comprised of both high school and middle school students were on hand for the honor, as was the team coach Liz Burgess and mentors who worked with the students.

The team won the Virginia Regional Championship and will travel to the world competition in St. Louis, Missouri April 24-27.

The resolution concludes with this passage: “BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL, that the Council and Citizens of Franklin will be forever proud of the long hours of effort, hard work and achievements of all the members of 2013 Robotics Team 1610 including the players, mentors, coach and of course robot “BOT”; and furthermore,

The City Council and the Citizens of the City of Franklin offer their Congratulations for the accomplishments thus far and best wishes to Franklin Robotics Team 1610 our “Builders of Tomorrow” as they continue their quest for another strong finish at the prestigious 2013 World Championships April 24-27, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri.”