The resolution congratulates Miss Prestley Skelton for her remarkable achievement in winning the 2026 American Legion Department of Alabama Oratorical Contest, marking her as a back-to-back champion after also winning in 2025. As a 12th-grade student at Jasper High School, her success is attributed to her speech curriculum, the guidance of her teachers, and the support of her family. The American Legion Oratorical Contest is designed to enhance students' understanding of the U.S. Constitution and offers scholarships for college, with participants advancing through various levels of competition.
Miss Skelton excelled in multiple contests, including local, district, and state levels, ultimately securing her victory at the state finals in Montgomery with her prepared oration titled "From Quill to Code: Regarding AI and the First Amendment." This achievement earned her a $2,500 scholarship, and she will represent Alabama at the national finals in Michigan, competing for a chance to win a $25,000 scholarship. The resolution expresses the legislature's commendation for her accomplishments and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.