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This concurrent resolution commends Jacelyn "Jaycie" Collins, a swimmer from Meridian, Mississippi, who was named the 2024 State Games of Mississippi Female Athlete of the Year and the 2024 National Congress of State Games Adult Athlete of the Year. Jaycie, an athlete with Down Syndrome, has won five gold medals in 2023 and 2024 across various swimming events including freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley. She has also represented Mississippi in the Special Olympics, participating as a swim team delegate in national competitions in Seattle in 2018 and Orlando in 2022. The resolution highlights her inspirational attitude, as demonstrated by her quote about using her physical abilities to excel in swimming, and reflects the Mississippi Legislature's commitment to recognizing outstanding athletes who bring honor to their community and state. The resolution formally commends Jaycie, extends best wishes for her future endeavors, and directs that copies of the resolution be provided to her and the Capitol Press Corps.

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