The House Resolution commends Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) for its fifty years of dedication to developing future leaders in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) as well as digital technology. Established in 1975, BDPA is a global organization that includes a diverse membership of technical professionals and students engaged in various domains such as information technology, computer science, and data science. The organization focuses on creating a talent pool for future IT jobs by providing education, exposure, and hands-on training to high school students and young adults, including opportunities to earn industry certifications in areas like cybersecurity and programming.

The resolution specifically highlights the contributions of the BDPA Monroe Chapter, led by founder EJ Maxwell, which operates the BDPA S.T.E.A.M. Academy in Monroe, Louisiana. This nonprofit organization offers IT courses to middle and high school students, as well as young adults aged eighteen to twenty-eight, equipping them with essential skills and certifications in data science, cybersecurity, and various programming languages. The House of Representatives expresses its appreciation for BDPA's efforts in preparing the Louisiana workforce for the future of the digital technology industry.