The resolution commends Mary Katherine Malone, a student athlete from Mountain Brook, Alabama, for her selection to sing the National Anthem at the NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament. It highlights her achievements as a distance and cross country runner on Auburn University's track and field team, as well as her impressive high school career at Mountain Brook High School, where she contributed to nine state championships and won an individual state title in the 1600 meter event in 2024.

The resolution acknowledges Malone's athletic accomplishments, including her competitive times in the 5k and 6k events since joining Auburn, and also notes her musical talents as a singer and piano player. The Alabama Legislature expresses its pride in her achievements and extends best wishes for her future success in all endeavors.