The House concurrent resolution No. R-31 congratulates Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher for her remarkable achievement in winning a bronze medal with the U.S. women's rugby sevens team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The resolution highlights Maher's impressive athletic journey, beginning with her high school sports participation in Burlington and South Burlington, her collegiate success at Quinnipiac University where she helped secure three National Intercollegiate Rugby Association championships, and her recognition as the nation's top collegiate women's rugby player in 2017.

Additionally, the resolution notes Maher's debut with the USA Rugby World Cup Sevens team in 2018 and her participation in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Her recent Olympic success in Paris, where the U.S. team achieved its first-ever Olympic medal in rugby sevens by defeating Australia, is celebrated. The resolution also acknowledges Maher's efforts to promote women's sports and body positivity following her return, culminating in a welcome home ceremony in Burlington. The General Assembly expresses its pride in Maher's accomplishments and directs the Secretary of State to send her a copy of the resolution.