House Resolution No. ___ commends Mason Mackie for his exceptional achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. As the co-valedictorian of the graduating class of 2023 at Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy and the school's student government president, Mason has demonstrated remarkable leadership and dedication. He will be attending Yale University in the fall and has maintained a 4.0 unweighted GPA while captaining the varsity basketball team, earning a spot on the Louisiana High School Athletic Association's Varsity Basketball All-Academic Composite Team.
In addition to his academic and athletic accomplishments, Mason is deeply committed to community service. He has served as a STEM spokesperson for STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, volunteered over five hundred hours at various events, and led fundraising efforts to support schools affected by Hurricane Ida. His contributions have earned him the Jack and Jill Humanitarian Award, and he is also recognized for his talents in acting. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' sincere wishes for Mason's continued success in all his future endeavors.