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HJR 708

Memorials, Recognition - Vincent Ruiz, National Marbles Tournament winner -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Caleb Hemmer

Officially recognizes Vincent Ruiz for winning the 2025 National Marbles Tournament, praising his achievement and extending best wishes for his future success.

Filed for introduction
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Bill Summary · HJR 708

Summary of HJR 708 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: HJR 708
  • Title: Memorials, Recognition - Vincent Ruiz, National Marbles Tournament winner
  • Sponsor: Rep. Hemmer
  • Status: Filed for introduction
  • Introduced: August 21, 2025
  • Classification: Joint Resolution
  • Subject: Memorials, Recognition

Purpose and Intent

HJR 708 is a joint resolution thatCommends and congratulates Vincent Ruiz for winning the 2025 National Marbles Tournament. The resolution frames Ruiz as an exemplary young Tennessean whose achievement reflects positively on his school, his community, and the state.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that Vincent Ruiz, an eighth-grade student from Nashville, won the 2025 National Marbles Tournament (held in Wildwood, New Jersey).
  • It notes Ruiz’s status as one of only a few players in the tournament’s 102-year history to win the championship in his first year of competition.
  • Ruiz is described as self-taught in marbles, using YouTube videos and study of prior champions and rules; he represented Standing Stone when he traveled to a real Ringer court and met Coach Brian Cherry.
  • During the national tournament, Ruiz played 70 games and posted a 68-2 record (two losses to Tennessee teammates).
  • The resolution recognizes Ruiz’s victory as a source of pride for his family, his school, Nashville, and Standing Stone.
  • The resolution concludes with formal language expressing commendation and best wishes for continued success.

Subject and Impact

  • What it does: Officially recognizes and commends Vincent Ruiz for his national championship in marbles; articulates pride and best wishes for his future.
  • Who is affected: Vincent Ruiz, his family, Standing Stone (likely the school or team he represents), and Tennessee constituents who participate in or follow youth sports and scholastic achievement.
  • Financial/Policy impact: None. As a memorial/recognition measure, it does not create obligations, appropriations, or new policies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Procedural status: Filed for introduction (no enacted law or budgetary provisions; ceremonial in nature).
  • Next steps (typical): If approved by both chambers (House and Senate concur), the resolution would be prepared for presentation to Ruiz, with customary formatting instructions about copies and language.

Background Notes

  • The bill includes the standard “Be it resolved” clauses indicating concurrent passage by both chambers.
  • The version content shows the internal designation “008762,” likely an internal filing or reference number.
  • The sponsorship and language emphasize recognition of youth achievement and the ambassador role such accomplishments can play for the state.

This summary presents the essential elements of HJR 708: its purpose, key facts about Vincent Ruiz’s achievement, the exact recognition proposed, who it affects, and the procedural context.

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

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