2025S0454-1 07/21/25     By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 19       SENATE RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the ACCEYSS Consortium's 6th Annual Faith and   Community Leadership Summit taking place on July 25, 2025, at   Texas State University; and          WHEREAS, The ACCEYSS Consortium is a statewide initiative   dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education and   workforce development opportunities in science, technology,   engineering, and mathematics by engaging families, educators,   and communities across Texas; and          WHEREAS, The consortium delivers impactful programs   including its annual summit and youth camps, which have served as   effective platforms for networking, collaboration, and sharing   of resources among educators, students, policymakers, and   industry professionals; and          WHEREAS, The ACCEYSS camps have been especially successful   in combining STEM learning with faith-based outreach, offering   students an enriching experience that integrates scientific   exploration with community values and leadership development;   and          WHEREAS, Supported by the National Science Foundation's   Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative, the ACCEYSS   Consortium provides critical support for K-12 STEM initiatives   that prepare students for participation in tomorrow's innovation   economy; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the ACCEYSS   Consortium for its outstanding leadership in expanding STEM   education and workforce readiness through community-based   collaboration and faith-informed innovation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an   expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.