Bill Text: MS SR39 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Recognize Olivia Favero as Miss Rodeo America 2026.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: (Passed) 2026-02-10 - Immediate Release [SR39 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-SR39-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Whaley
Senate Resolution 39
(As Adopted by Senate)
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OLIVIA FAVERO FROM TAYLOR, UTAH, AS MISS RODEO AMERICA 2026 AND WELCOMING HER TO MISSISSIPPI ON THE OCCASION OF THE DIXIE NATIONAL LIVESTOCK AND RODEO SHOW.
WHEREAS, Olivia Favero was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2026 on December 7, 2025, at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The 22-year-old Taylor, Utah, native represented her home state at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant as the 2025 Miss Rodeo Utah, becoming the seventh woman from her state to win the prestigious national title; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated horsewoman and a rising leader in the equine industry, Olivia embodies the spirit, grace and grit of rodeo. She is a graduate of Weber State University with two associate degrees and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising. Alongside her studies, she worked at her local farm store and as a cosmetologist, allowing her to build meaningful connections with customers, clients and her community. Olivia enjoys riding dirt bikes on mountain trails, training horses and helping on her family's farm. Her deep love for agriculture, horsemanship, and the Western way of life fuels her commitment to preserving and promoting the traditions she holds dear; and
WHEREAS, in addition to capturing the Miss Rodeo America crown, Olivia earned the Appearance Award and the Desiree Larson Memorial Achievement Award. Along with her new title, she received more than $20,000.00 in educational scholarships and prizes, the opportunity to ride AQHA horses, the honor of wearing the iconic Landstrom's Black Hills Gold crown, a wardrobe from Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths jewelry, select Justin Boots and Resistol hats, and additional gifts from other generous sponsors; and
WHEREAS, as Miss Rodeo America 2026, Olivia will serve as the official representative of the PRCA. During her reign, she will travel over 40,000 miles and appear at more than 100 rodeo performances, as well as attend various schools, civic groups and special events across the nation. Her mission is to educate the public about rodeo, its sponsors and its abundant opportunities that exist within the Western industry. Olivia will also serve as a spokesperson at promotional events and will model in commercial advertisements for western clothiers, publications, sponsors and other service providers in the Western industry; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we welcome Miss Rodeo America 2026 to the Hospitality State:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize Olivia Favero from Taylor, Utah, as Miss Rodeo America 2026 and welcome her to Mississippi on the occasion of the Dixie National Livestock and Rodeo Show.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Olivia Favero, forwarded to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
