MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2021 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Harkins

Senate Resolution 51

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MATTIE GRACE MORRIS FOR WINNING THE TITLE OF MISS MISSISSIPPI TEEN USA FOR 2021 AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES AS SHE COMPETES IN THE NATIONAL PAGEANT FOR MISS TEEN USA.

     WHEREAS, Mattie Grace Morris won the title of Miss Mississippi Teen USA on March 13, 2021, and will compete in the National Pageant for Miss Teen USA later this year; and

     WHEREAS, Mattie is a 17-year-old Hartfield Academy Senior who has served her school as Varsity Cheer Captain and is preparing to attend Ole Miss in the fall and major in Nursing; and

     WHEREAS, Mattie Grace has trained many years as a Ballerina and also enjoys doing Mission Work; and

     WHEREAS, Mattie is excited about advancing that mission focus in her new role as a mentor and role model for girls as well as being a representative for the State of Mississippi; and

     WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize an outstanding young Mississippi citizen who has brought honor to her school, her community and to the State of Mississippi:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby congratulate Mattie Grace Morris for winning the title of Miss Mississippi Teen USA for 2021 and extend the best wishes of the Mississippi Senate as she competes in the National Pageant for Miss Teen USA.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Mattie Grace Morris and her family, forwarded to the Headmaster of Hartfield Academy, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.