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HJR 252

Memorials, Sports - Chloe Powell, 1,000th point -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Honors Chloe Powell for reaching 1,000 career high school basketball points in a ceremonial resolution with no legal or fiscal effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Summary — HJR 252: Memorials, Sports — Chloe Powell, 1,000th point

Purpose

House Joint Resolution 252 is an honorary (memorial) joint resolution that recognizes and congratulates Chloe Powell, a senior at Smith County High School, for surpassing the 1,000-point milestone in her high school basketball career.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors and congratulates Chloe Powell on reaching 1,000 career high‑school basketball points.
  • Records the circumstances of the milestone: Powell scored her 1,000th point during Smith County High School’s 59–38 semifinal victory over Lakewood Ranch High School (Florida) in the Tampa Christmas Invitational.
  • States that she has secured a place among the most elite players in Smith County High School history and commends her spirit, determination, and perseverance.
  • Expresses the General Assembly’s best wishes for her future endeavors on and off the court.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation; includes a provision about the form of the presented copy (final clause omitted; language after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation upon proper request).

Who is affected

  • Directly honors: Chloe Powell.
  • Indirectly recognized: Smith County High School, teammates, coaches, families, and the local community.
  • No changes to statutes, regulations, funding, or rights — the measure is ceremonial and has no fiscal or regulatory effect.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Classification: Joint resolution (requires concurrence of both legislative houses).
  • Introduced: April 15, 2025 (per bill header).
  • Legislative actions reported include referral and committee reports, adoption by the legislative houses, enrollment, delivery to the governor, and final enactment. Records provided show the resolution was enrolled and delivered to the governor on April 24, 2025 and listed as enacted on May 1, 2025; status is “Signed by Governor.”
  • Result: Adopted by the General Assembly and made part of the official legislative record as an honorary resolution.

Effect

HJR 252 is a commemorative resolution granting formal recognition. It creates no legal obligations, expenditures, or regulatory changes. Its primary effect is symbolic: public acknowledgment and an official copy available for presentation.

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

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