House Resolution No. [insert number] commends Antionette Van for being named Miss Caddo Parish 2024. Born in Oakland, California, and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Antionette has made significant contributions to her community through her involvement in various organizations, including Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR). She has a remarkable pageantry background, having held multiple titles such as Miss SPAR and Miss Louisiana American Coed Junior Teen, while also excelling academically and athletically at C.E. Byrd High School. After graduating with honors, she served in the United States Marine Corps, where she worked in signals intelligence.

In addition to her military service, Antionette is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and domestic abuse prevention, participating in initiatives like Dress For Success and 22 Until None. She has continued her pageantry journey, representing Potomac, Maryland, and is currently the assistant general manager and group fitness instructor at Club4Fitness, as well as a full stack software developer and entrepreneur. The resolution recognizes her inspiring achievements and wishes her continued success as she competes for the title of Miss Louisiana 2024 and aims to represent Louisiana at Miss America 2025.