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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event.</p> <p>Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW.</p> <p>Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. </p> <p>Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. </p> <p>Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success of robotics competitions.</p> <p>Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all efforts to increase national awareness of it. </p>]]></text>
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