[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING MISS TEEN USA MAILYN MARSH

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                           HON. ERIC BURLISON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2026

  Mr. BURLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the reigning Miss Teen 
USA, Mailyn Marsh of Ozark, Missouri. Mailyn is a 17-year-old junior at 
Ozark High School. She was crowned Miss Teen USA 2025 in Reno, Nevada.
  Mailyn is a driven student leader and community advocate, who is 
consistently recognized for her poise, purpose, and passion for 
creating meaningful change. She is known for her academic excellence 
and for being heavily involved as a student mentor.
  Mailyn has served as president of the Kindness Club, vice president 
in the Health Occupations Students of America organization, and is an 
active member of Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key 
Club, and Educators Rising. She is the Educators Rising State Champion, 
demonstrating her commitment to education, sustainability, and future 
healthcare leadership.
  Beyond academics and advocacy, Mailyn is an accomplished equestrian 
and has a deep love of horses. She is a young woman grounded in faith, 
kindness, and integrity. With aspirations of becoming a board-certified 
dermatologist, she hopes to merge her love of science, wellness, and 
empowerment to help others feel confident in their own skin.
  Mailyn is proud to be only the third young woman from Missouri in 
history to take the coveted Miss Teen USA title. She is honored to 
advance her advocacy on a national stage, using her platform to inspire 
the next generation to lead with compassion, pursue excellence with 
confidence, and create meaningful impact within their communities and 
beyond. I am proud to have her as a constituent.

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