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HJR 102

Memorials, Recognition - Cadet Petty Officer First Class Fernanda Ordonez and Cadet Ensign Ariana Gwynn, Meritorious Achievement Ribbon -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ron Gant

The resolution recognizes two Tennessee Navy JROTC cadets with the Meritorious Achievement Ribbon for life-saving actions, highlighting leadership and community service.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 102

Summary of House Joint Resolution 102 (HJR 102)

Overview

HJR 102 is a ceremonial joint resolution of the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing and commending Navy JROTC Cadet Petty Officer First Class Fernanda Ordonez and Navy JROTC Cadet Ensign Ariana Gwynn of Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School for receiving the Meritorious Achievement Ribbon, the highest Navy JROTC honor. The resolution honors their life-saving actions on June 18, 2024 and expresses pride in their leadership, character, and service.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly acknowledge exemplary conduct by two Tennessee students participating in JROTC.
  • Highlight the values of hard work, discipline, precision, perseverance, leadership, teamwork, and community service.
  • Serve as a formal commendation from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, recognizing the cadets’ actions and presenting the honors to the recipients and their community.

Key Provisions

  • States that Ordonez and Gwynn were awarded the Meritorious Achievement Ribbon for life-saving actions at the Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course on June 18, 2024.
  • Describes the cadets’ actions:
    • Ordonez assisted a fellow cadet who was struggling to breathe.
    • Gwynn organized others to help and alerted emergency services.
  • Declares that the recognition reflects well on the cadets, their school, their families, and their community.
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard archival language about the seal and absence of chamber designation in the final copy.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary recognition of two students: Cadet Petty Officer First Class Fernanda Ordonez and Cadet Ensign Ariana Gwynn, both Navy JROTC cadets at Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School.
  • Indirectly reflects on Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School, the JROTC program, and the broader Tennessee community.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: December 2, 2024.
  • Major legislative actions:
    • February 6–14, 2025: House actions (engrossed; sponsor additions; ready for transmission).
    • February 11–13, 2025: Senate actions (placed on consent calendar; concurrence).
    • February 14–18, 2025: Enrolled and prepared for signature steps; House and Senate leadership signatures collected.
    • February 20–21, 2025: Transmitted to Governor; Governor signed the resolution (February 21, 2025).
  • Status: Signed by Governor; the resolution is now enacted as the official memorial recognition.

Impact and Significance

  • The bill is ceremonial and has no fiscal or regulatory effect beyond formal recognition.
  • It honors young Tennesseans who demonstrated leadership and quick, effective action in a crisis.
  • Reinforces positive examples within the JROTC program and can serve as a public example of merit, citizenship, and community service for students statewide.

Effective Date

  • As a memorial/recognition resolution, it takes effect upon the governor’s signature, with the ceremonial text prepared for presentation to the recipients and their school.

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

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