House Resolution 20

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING HAILEY FREDERIKSEN UPON BEING CROWNED MISS RODEO AMERICA 2022 AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DURING THE DIXIE NATIONAL RODEO.

WHEREAS, on December 5, 2021, Colorado's Hailey Frederiksen was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2022 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; and

WHEREAS, with family roots in ranching, Hailey is a first-generation college graduate from Colorado State University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in animal sciences with a minor in agricultural business; and

WHEREAS, before being crowned as the prestigious Miss Rodeo America 2022, Hailey, the 24-year-old daughter of Trevin and Megan Frederiksen, who enjoys riding horses, barrel racing, breakaway roping and dancing, represented the Centennial State as Miss Rodeo Colorado 2020-2021; and

WHEREAS, during her reign as the official representative of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Miss Frederiksen will travel in excess of 150,000 miles, making appearances at nearly 100 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 2022, Hailey makes her Mississippi appearance during the 2022 Dixie National Rodeo, held in Jackson, Mississippi, on February 11-17, 2022; and

WHEREAS, upon the completion of her reign as Miss Rodeo America 2022, Miss Frederiksen plans to pursue a master's degree in agricultural communications and use her ambition and passion to continue her work as an "agvocate"; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor fine individuals such as Miss Hailey Frederiksen, 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 Hailey Frederiksen, upon being crowned Miss Rodeo America 2022, welcome her to the State of Mississippi during the 2022 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 Hailey Frederiksen, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.