Dr. Tonya Matthews Black Excellence Award

S 313 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing Dr. Tonya M. Matthews as a recipient of the Black Excellence Award. It honors her professional achievements as a nonprofit leader, educator, and advocate for STEM equity, including her work as president of the International African American Museum and founder of the STEMinista Project. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions through a symbolic gesture, with a copy to be presented to her. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - only serves as a formal expression of appreciation by the South Carolina Senate.