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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the ACCEYSS Consortium's 6th Annual Faith and |
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Community Leadership Summit taking place on July 25, 2025, at |
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Texas State University; and |
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WHEREAS, The ACCEYSS Consortium is a statewide initiative |
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dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education and |
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workforce development opportunities in science, technology, |
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engineering, and mathematics by engaging families, educators, |
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and communities across Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The consortium delivers impactful programs |
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including its annual summit and youth camps, which have served as |
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effective platforms for networking, collaboration, and sharing |
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of resources among educators, students, policymakers, and |
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industry professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, The ACCEYSS camps have been especially successful |
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in combining STEM learning with faith-based outreach, offering |
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students an enriching experience that integrates scientific |
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exploration with community values and leadership development; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Supported by the National Science Foundation's |
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Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative, the ACCEYSS |
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Consortium provides critical support for K-12 STEM initiatives |
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that prepare students for participation in tomorrow's innovation |
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economy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the ACCEYSS |
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Consortium for its outstanding leadership in expanding STEM |
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education and workforce readiness through community-based |
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collaboration and faith-informed innovation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 15, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |