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House recognizes Ogden sisters Mary and Ashley Shaw; Mary named Miss Rodeo America
Summary
Legislators recognized Mary Shaw of Ogden as Miss Rodeo America (1998) and Ashley Shaw as Utah’s Junior Miss (1997), reading formal citations and inviting the family to the floor.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 28 paused legislative business to recognize Mary and Ashley Shaw of Ogden and members of their family in the gallery.
Representative Gladwell introduced the family and described Mary Shaw as having been named Miss Rodeo Utah (1997) and recently crowned Miss Rodeo America (1998); he also noted Ashley Shaw’s selection as Utah’s Junior Miss (1997), the first mother‑daughter combination in the state to hold those titles. The reading clerk presented formal citations from the House and Senate congratulating both women and wishing them success in their roles.
Members expressed pride and appreciation for the Shaw family’s accomplishments and the House extended congratulations before returning to regular business.
