Press Release: Umatilla Robotics Team Visits State Capitol on the Way to District Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 7, 2024
Umatilla Robotics Team Visits State Capitol on the Way to District Competition
SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Robotics Team from Umatilla High School stopped by the Oregon State Capitol to take a tour and check in with Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner). They were on the way to their district competition held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Among the stops during their tour, they visited the Oregon House Chamber where Representative Smith introduced them to his colleagues and bragged a little bit about his pride in the students.
“I was thrilled to have students from home drop in to the State Capitol for a visit,” said Representative Smith, “The Umatilla High School Robotics Team demonstrates year in and year out their expertise and knowledge in the application of math, science, and team work”.
Representative Greg Smith is currently serving his twelfth term as a State Representative, making him the longest serving member in the Oregon Legislature, as well as the 4th longest serving State Representative in Oregon history. He holds a gavel as the Co-Chair of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government. Representative Smith also serves as the Co-Vice Chair of the full Joint Ways and Means Committee. Additionally, he is the ranking member on the House Revenue Committee. To reach out, please visit Rep Smith’s Facebook Page or send him an email at rep.gregsmith@oregonlegislature.gov
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Representative Greg Smith
541-993-5236