The resolution urges the Miss America Pageant to return to its original location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, starting in 2025 and continuing annually thereafter. The pageant, which began in 1921 as the Inter-City Beauty Contest in Atlantic City, has a rich history tied to the city, including notable winners like Bette Cooper from New Jersey. Over the years, the pageant has evolved to include educational scholarships and social advocacy, becoming the world's largest scholarship program for women, with over $150 million awarded since 1945.
Despite its long-standing connection to Atlantic City, the Miss America Pageant moved to Orlando, Florida, in 2024. The resolution highlights the importance of the pageant's historical roots in Atlantic City and calls for its return, emphasizing the city's role in the pageant's legacy and the significant impact it has had on contestants and communities across the nation. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the CEO of the Miss America Organization and the current Miss America.