House Resolution 18

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MISS EMMA CAMERON UPON BEING CROWNED MISS RODEO AMERICA 2024 AND WELCOMING HER TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DURING THE 2024 DIXIE NATIONAL RODEO.

WHEREAS, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, Emma Cameron, who represented the Land of Enchantment as Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2023, was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2024 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; and

WHEREAS, the historic southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, ignited Emma's passion for rodeo at a very young age, and her participation and dedication to rodeo culminated with her being crowned the National High School Rodeo Queen in 2018; and

WHEREAS, before being crowned as the prestigious Miss Rodeo America 2024, Emma graduated with honors from Cornell University and worked as a commodity risk management analyst in Kansas City before moving back to the Southwest, where she worked as a diagnostic technical specialist in the animal health industry; and

WHEREAS, in her spare time, Emma enjoys rodeoing, showing ranch riding and reined cow horses, weightlifting and working with 4-H and youth rodeo organizations, and after her reign as Miss Rodeo America 2024 comes to an end, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career representing producers to ensure sustainability of the agriculture industry; and

WHEREAS, outside of the rodeo and agricultural arenas, Emma has a special place in her heart for foster children and children who face difficult circumstances as they try to discover who they are in the world; and

WHEREAS, during her reign as the official representative of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Miss Emma Cameron will travel approximately 50,000 miles, making appearances at nearly 150 rodeo performances, as well as making appearances at schools, civic groups and other special events in order to educate the public and create awareness about the sport of rodeo, its sponsors and the western way of life; and

WHEREAS, in fulfilling her obligations as Miss Rodeo America 2024, Emma makes her Mississippi appearance during the 2024 Dixie National Rodeo, held in Jackson, Mississippi, on February 9 through 17, 2024; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor fine individuals such as Miss Emma Cameron, a young woman who exudes poise, class and a tender heart, and serves as an asset and wonderful role model to young girls throughout the nation, with her attitude, determination and professionalism:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we commend and congratulate Miss Emma Cameron upon being crowned Miss Rodeo America 2024, welcome her to the State of Mississippi during the 2024 Dixie National Rodeo, and express deepest wishes for her continued success during her reign, as well as in all her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Miss Emma Cameron, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.