House Resolution 133

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MADISON CLARE (M.C.) STEWART UPON BEING NAMED BASS ANGLERS SPORTSMAN SOCIETY'S FIRST FEMALE ANGLER OF THE YEAR BY THE MISSISSIPPI BASSMASTER HIGH SCHOOL SERIES.

WHEREAS, in a groundbreaking feat earned one cast and one bass at a time, Hattiesburg resident and Oak Grove High School student, Madison Clare (M.C.) Stewart made history on April 6, 2024, when she was named the first-ever female Angler of the Year by the Mississippi Bassmaster High School Series; and

WHEREAS, debuting the Bassmaster High School Series in 2013, the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), emphasizes sportsmanship, academics and conservation while allowing young anglers the opportunity to improve and test their fishing skills in competition among their peers; and

WHEREAS, as part of the program, high school anglers within the State of Mississippi are eligible to participate in the Bassmaster High School Series by participating in teams of two anglers on one of three designated trails: North, Central or South; and

WHEREAS, each trail hosts a season, with first and second place winners qualifying for the national stage, and announces an "Angler of the Year" honor, a designation achieved by accumulating the highest points; and

WHEREAS, Madison Clare, along with team partner, Cody Keith, successfully won the South Mississippi High School Bass Nation Trail for 2024, which automatically qualified them for entry into the 2024 Bassmaster High School National Tournament to be held this summer at Lake Chicamauga, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, sharing the coveted title as "Anglers of the Year", Madison's crowning carries additional historical significance in the male-dominated sport and serves as a beacon of inspiration to other young girls who are destined to shatter the glass ceiling of stereotype to earn their rightful recognition, respect and accolades; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend the exceptional success of Mississippi youth, especially when placed on display in the actions and accomplishments, as in the life and successes of Madison Clare, who has brought great honor and pride to her parents, Wendy Barron and Tracy Stewart, to Oak Grove High School, her community and the entire State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Madison Clare (M.C.) Stewart upon being named Bass Anglers Sportsman Society's (B.A.S.S.) first-ever female Angler of the Year by the Mississippi Bassmaster High School Series, and extend best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Madison Clare (M.C.) Stewart and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.