Senate Resolution 50
By: Senators Sims of the 12th, Davenport of the 17th, Jackson of the 41st, Halpern of the
39th, Jones II of the 22nd and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) as well as the
2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative and integrated teaching of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, GYSTC is headquartered at Kennesaw State University with ten additional
program sites across the state; and
WHEREAS, GYSTC was founded in April 1989 to promote interest and enthusiasm in
STEM; and
WHEREAS, GYSTC works to improve the teaching and learning process by enhancing
teaching methods and content knowledge; and
WHEREAS, GYSTC encourages students to pursue STEM careers; and
WHEREAS, GYSTC works to provide a greater and better-qualified workforce for Georgia's
industries in the rural and underserved regions of the state; and
WHEREAS, GYSTC's is committed to professional learning for and recognition of teachers'
innovative work to improve students' learning; and
WHEREAS, with better quality teachers and higher student achievement, GYSTC will help
to broaden the pipeline of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors for
Georgia's workforce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) for their work,
dedication, and devoted service to all teachers of Georgia and especially the 2025 Don
Cargill STEM Scholars who demonstrate innovation and hard work in their classrooms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Youth
Science & Technology Centers.