AL HJR245

Commends Mary Katherine Malone, a Mountain Brook, Alabama native, for being chosen to sing the National Anthem at the NCAA Men's Final Four Basketball Tournament.

Recognizes Malone as a distance and cross country runner on Auburn University's track and field team who competed for nine state championships at Mountain Brook High School.

Notes Malone's athletic achievements including winning the individual state championship in 2024 for the 1600 meter track event and posting times of 18:49.30 in the 5k Southern Showcase and 22:34.90 in the 6k Gans Creek Classic for Auburn.

Acknowledges Malone's talents as both a vocalist and pianist, describing her as having a dynamic voice.

House passed the resolution on 17-Apr-25 and the Senate adopted it on 24-Apr-25.