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HJR 1466

Memorials, Sports - Bella Warner, TSSAA Division I girls' individual bowling state champion -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee honors Bella Warner as the first Williamson County girls’ bowling state champion, recognizing her achievement and athletic excellence.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1466

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1466 (HJR 1466), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • Honor and congratulate Bella Warner of Independence High School for winning the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I girls’ individual bowling state championship.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate concurring) of Bella Warner’s achievement.
  • Specific acknowledgement that Bella Warner is the first individual girls’ bowling state champion from Williamson County and the first local champion since 2013.
  • Recitation of Warner’s bowling background and performance in the state tournament:
    • Began bowling approximately five years ago.
    • Qualified for state competition in the previous year (placed 23rd).
    • In the 2026 Division I tournament, entered as the No. 21 seed.
    • Through six games: 1,054 total pins with a 175.7 average, earning the sixth finals spot.
    • Finals results: opened with a 221, then won 143-134, then 254-203 (high game of the day).
    • Semifinals: defeated opponent 181-167.
    • Championship match: won 188-183.
  • The resolution notes the character and athletic excellence demonstrated by Warner.

Who/What is Affected

  • Recognition is extended to:
    • Bella Warner (Independence High School) for her achievement.
    • The broader community and Williamson County by highlighting a local championship.
  • No statutory changes, funding appropriations, or policy shifts are proposed. This is a ceremonial honor.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and filed on April 15, 2026; engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on April 16, 2026.
  • Adoption: House adopted the resolution with a recorded vote of 92 yeas, 0 nays, 0 present (nays), on April 16, 2026.
  • Final form: A concurrent House-Senate memorial resolution. The text indicates an intent to share the honor publicly, with a formal copy prepared for presentation and a standard closing clause.

Impact and Context

  • This resolution serves a ceremonial purpose, recognizing athletic achievement and contributing to the public record of local sports accomplishments.
  • It highlights historic firsts (first Williamson County girls’ state champion in bowling) and reinforces school/community pride without altering laws, budgets, or programs.

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

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