MS SC682

Recognizes the musical talent of La'Porsha Renae Jennings from McComb, Mississippi, who was the runner-up finalist on the 15th and final season of "American Idol" in 2016.

Acknowledges that both final "American Idol" contestants were from Mississippi, with La'Porsha losing to Trent Harmon from Amory on April 7, 2016.

Commends La'Porsha's performances during the finale, including emotional renditions of "A House is Not a Home" and "Diamonds," and notes her dedication to her infant daughter throughout the competition.

Documents her hometown celebration in McComb on March 26, 2016, where thousands of residents gathered to support her, and her subsequent signing to Big Machine and Motown Records.

Extends congratulations to La'Porsha Renae Jennings and her family and directs that this resolution be presented to her and distributed to the Capitol Press Corps.