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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, There is a critical need in the United States to
3instill in the minds of students the possibilities unleashed by
4education and innovation in the fields of Science, Technology,
5Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by providing students,
6their teachers, and their parents with deep exposure to and a
7sustainable experience with companies and organizations that
8provide career paths in these specialized fields; and
 
9    WHEREAS, PepsiCo is partnering with STEMconnector and
10other companies and organizations across the United States,
11including NASA and Teach for America, to address the need for
12encouraging youth to pursue STEM degrees and careers; and
 
13    WHEREAS, As a strong supporter of STEM education, PepsiCo
14will host students, teachers, and parents in March of 2014 at
15its Barrington research facility to provide career visibility,
16honor teachers, share insights into a real business
17environment, provide learning about innovation science, and
18engage parents; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
20NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
21we commend the students who will participate in the STEM
22program at PepsiCo's Barrington research facility.