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HJR 239

Memorials, Recognition - 72nd World's Biggest Fish Fry, Hostess Princess and Court -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Ceremonial Tennessee resolution recognizing Anne Claire Collins as 2025 Hostess Princess and five court members for the World’s Biggest Fish Fry, honoring local youth and festival.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 239

Summary of Hawaii House Joint Resolution 239 (HJR 239)

Overview

HJR 239 is a ceremonial joint resolution (memorial) recognizing and congratulating a group of Tennessee students connected to the 72nd Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, Tennessee. The resolution names Anne Claire Collins as the 2025 Hostess Princess and recognizes the five-member Hostess Princess Court: Jordyn Ingram, Lainey Martin, McKenna Thrower, Mary Claire Palmer, and Halle Ann Casey. The measure passed both chambers and was signed by the governor on March 12, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly honor five Tennessee youth from Henry County for their poise, character, and leadership as role models.
  • To acknowledge the longstanding community tradition of the World's Biggest Fish Fry, sponsored by the Paris-Henry County Jaycees, and its role in promoting Paris and Henry County.
  • To extend best wishes for the future endeavors of the Hostess Princess and Court.

Key Provisions

  • State recognition of Anne Claire Collins as the 2025 Hostess Princess of the 72nd World's Biggest Fish Fry.
  • State recognition of the 2025 Hostess Princess Court: Jordyn Ingram (1st maid), Lainey Martin (2nd maid), McKenna Thrower (3rd maid), Mary Claire Palmer (4th maid), and Halle Ann Casey (5th maid).
  • A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation; the copy should be prepared with the final clause omitted and the language after the State seal shown without House or Senate designation.
  • No changes to statute or policy; purely ceremonial and commemorative.

Who Is Affected

  • The named individuals and their families (Anne Claire Collins; Jordyn Ingram; Lainey Martin; McKenna Thrower; Mary Claire Palmer; Halle Ann Casey).
  • The City of Paris and Henry County communities, and participants/fans of the World's Biggest Fish Fry festival.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly, as the formal body issuing the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025
  • House actions:
    • February 24, 2025 — Adopted; sponsor additions
    • February 25, 2025 — Engrossed
    • March 4, 2025 — Enrolled and signed by the House Speaker
    • March 5, 2025 — Transmitted to the Senate
  • Senate actions:
    • March 3, 2025 — Concurred (Ayes 32, Nays 0)
    • March 12, 2025 — Signed by the Governor
  • Final status: Signed by Governor (officially enacted as of March 12, 2025)

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes; the bill is ceremonial, serving to honor individuals and a community event.
  • Primarily serves to recognize community leadership and support for a longstanding local festival.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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