The resolution honors Kierstyn Nicole Johnson for her achievement as the Queen of the 78th Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association's Royal Court. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Kierstyn is a distinguished graduate of John L. LeFlore Magnet High School and The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Marketing. Her leadership roles in various student organizations and her accomplishments as a marketing lead at The Home Depot Corporation, where she launched successful campaigns, highlight her dedication and commitment to excellence.
Kierstyn's royal theme, "Rooted in Excellence, Empowered to Rise," reflects her values and aspirations, symbolized through her choice of colors and the peacock motif, which represents wisdom and grace. She is recognized as the first monarch to serve both as Junior Queen and Royal Queen, continuing a family legacy of involvement in the Mardi Gras court. The resolution expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' admiration for her achievements and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.