The resolution commends Miss Christine Johnson for her outstanding achievement in winning the 2023 American Legion Department of Alabama Oratorical Contest, held on March 11, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama. This contest aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution among high school students, with participants delivering an eight to ten-minute prepared oration on a constitutional topic, followed by a discussion on an assigned topic. Miss Johnson excelled through various competition levels, ultimately securing the state title with her oration titled "Defending the Constitution to Keep Our Freedoms" and an assigned topic on "Amendment XIV, Section 1."
As a result of her victory, Miss Johnson has earned a $2,500 scholarship and will represent Alabama in the upcoming National High School Oratorical Contest Finals in Indianapolis, where she will compete for a chance to win a $25,000 scholarship. The resolution expresses the legislature's highest commendations for her success and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.