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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026
By: Representative Mangold
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 34
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MISS OLIVIA FAVERO 1
UPON BEING CROWNED MISS RODEO AMERICA 2026 AND WELCOMING HER TO 2
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DURING THE 2026 DIXIE NATIONAL RODEO. 3
WHEREAS, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Miss Olivia Favero, of 4
Taylor, Utah, who represented her home state as Miss Rodeo Utah 5
2025, was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2026 at the South Point Hotel 6
in Las Vegas, Nevada; and 7
WHEREAS, a dedicated horsewoman and rising leader in the 8
equine industry, Olivia embodies the spirit, grace and grit of 9
rodeo; and 10
WHEREAS, before being crowned as the prestigious Miss Rodeo 11
America 2026, Olivia graduated from Weber State University with 12
two associate degrees, and is currently pursuing a bachelor's 13
degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations and 14
advertising; and 15
WHEREAS, alongside her studies, Olivia worked at her local 16
farm store and as a cosmetologist, allowing her to build 17
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meaningful connections with customers, clients and her community; 18
and 19
WHEREAS, in her spare time, Olivia enjoys riding dirt bikes 20
on mountain trails, training horses and helping on her family's 21
farm, and her deep love for horsemanship, and the western way of 22
life fuels her commitment to preserving and promoting the 23
traditions she holds dear; and 24
WHEREAS, in addition to capturing the Miss Rodeo America 25
crown, Olivia earned the Appearance Award and the Desiree Larson 26
Memorial Achievement Award, and with her new title, she receives 27
more than $20,000 in educational scholarships and prizes, the 28
opportunity to ride AQHA horses, the honor of wearing the iconic 29
Landstrom's Black Hills Gold crown, a wardrobe from Wrangler, 30
Montana Silversmiths jewelry, select Justin Boots and Resistol 31
hats, and additional gifts from other generous sponsors; and 32
WHEREAS, as Miss Rodeo America 2026, Olivia will serve as the 33
official representative of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys 34
Association, and during her reign she will travel over 40,000 35
miles and appear at more than 100 rodeo performances, as well as 36
attend various schools, civic groups, and special events across 37
the nation, and her mission is to educate the public about rodeo, 38
its sponsors, and its abundant opportunities that exist within the 39
western industry; and 40
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to 41
recognize and honor fine individuals such as Miss Olivia Favero, a 42
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ST: Olivia Favero; commend for being crowned
Miss Rodeo America 2026.
young woman who exudes poise and class, and serves as an asset and 43
wonderful role model to young girls throughout the nation, with 44
her attitude, determination and professionalism: 45
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 46
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby 47
commend and congratulate Miss Olivia Favero upon being crowned 48
Miss Rodeo America 2026, welcome her to the State of Mississippi 49
during the 2026 Dixie National Rodeo, and express deepest wishes 50
for her continued success in all her future endeavors. 51
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 52
furnished to Miss Olivia Favero, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys 53
Association and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps. 54