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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026
By: Representative Calvert
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 36
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING DANIEL WILE UPON 1
BEING NAMED THE 2025 STATE GAMES OF MISSISSIPPI OVERALL MALE 2
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR. 3
WHEREAS, Daniel Wile of Meridian, Mississippi, has been named 4
the 2025 State Games of Mississippi Overall Male Athlete of the 5
Year, an honor recognizing exceptional athletic performance, 6
endurance, and sustained excellence across multiple disciplines; 7
and 8
WHEREAS, Daniel has participated in endurance sports for more 9
than a decade and has competed in the State Games of Mississippi 10
on two occasions, earning one gold medal and one silver medal in 11
cycling, as well as two gold medals and two silver medals in 12
masters swimming; and 13
WHEREAS, during the 2025 State Games cycling competition, 14
Daniel recorded an outstanding time of 00:55:14.76, finishing only 15
milliseconds behind the gold medalist, a performance that reflects 16
elite conditioning, discipline and competitive resolve; and 17
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WHEREAS, Daniel's passion for cycling developed through 18
triathlon training, and over the course of his athletic career, he 19
has completed three Ironman races, including participation in the 20
prestigious 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and 21
was also named the 2021 Heart O' Dixie Triathlon Champion; and 22
WHEREAS, Daniel has expressed appreciation for the 23
opportunity to focus exclusively on cycling during the State Games 24
of Mississippi, noting that the absence of subsequent race 25
segments allows athletes to fully test their physical limits and 26
competitive capacity; and 27
WHEREAS, in addition to his athletic achievements, Daniel 28
balances rigorous training with professional and personal 29
responsibilities and credits his wife and family for their 30
unwavering support, encouragement and sacrifice throughout his 31
athletic journey; and 32
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives of 33
the State of Mississippi to recognize and commend outstanding 34
Mississippi athletes whose dedication, perseverance and 35
accomplishments bring honor to their communities and to the State 36
of Mississippi: 37
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 38
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby 39
commend and congratulate Daniel Wile upon being named the 2025 40
State Games of Mississippi Overall Male Athlete of the Year, and 41
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ST: Daniel Wile; commend upon being named 2025
MS State Games Male Athlete of the Year.
extend sincere best wishes for continued success in all his future 42
athletic and personal endeavors. 43
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 44
furnished to Daniel Wile and to the members of the Capitol Press 45
Corps. 46