House Resolution No. by Representative Moore commends the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) for its significant contributions over the past fifty years in 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, all dedicated to enhancing the talent pool for future information technology jobs. The organization focuses on educating and providing hands-on training to high school students and young adults, offering opportunities to obtain industry certifications in various technical areas such as cybersecurity, networking, and programming.

The resolution specifically highlights the efforts 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 provides IT courses for 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 programming languages. The House of Representatives expresses its appreciation for BDPA's role in preparing the Louisiana workforce for the future of the state's digital technology industry.