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HJR 678

Memorials, Sports - Coach Jason Reuter -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Howell

Ceremonial memorial recognizing Jason Reuter, Bradley Central girls basketball coach, for 2024-25 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year and guiding a 35-1 season with a three-peat.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 678

Summary: House Joint Resolution 678 (HJR 678) – Memorials, Sports (Coach Jason Reuter)

Overview

HJR 678 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and honoring Jason Reuter, head coach of Bradley Central High School girls’ basketball, for being named the 2024-2025 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year. The measure expresses the General Assembly’s congratulations and best wishes and urges appropriate recognition.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor Jason Reuter for leading Bradley Central to national and state-level athletic success.
  • Acknowledge his long coaching tenure and leadership of a highly successful program.
  • Publicly recognize significant achievements, both team and individual, and celebrate the Bearettes’ reputation in high school basketball.

Key Provisions and Impact

  • Recognition of accomplishments:
    • Named the 2024-2025 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year.
    • Guided Bradley Central to a 2024-2025 record of 35-1 and to the school’s third consecutive TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship, completing a three-peat.
    • Bradley Central Bearettes have won four state titles under Reuter (2019, 2023, 2024, 2025).
    • Overall coaching record cited: 456-45 across 15 seasons, a 91 percent winning percentage.
    • Bearettes finished 2024-2025 with a near-final national ranking of fourth in MaxPreps Top 25; one of only three public school teams in the national Top 10.
  • Player and staff mentions:
    • Highlights senior players and their college commitments; notes leadership from assistant coaches Adam Belford, Amy Tinsley, and Keith Freeman.
  • Personal note:
    • Acknowledges Reuter’s family, especially his wife Melissa.
  • Formal language:
    • The resolution states the House and Senate jointly “honor and congratulate” Reuter, extend best wishes, and prepare an appropriate copy for presentation.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Jason Reuter and the Bradley Central High School Bearettes basketball program.
  • Wider community: Bradley County and supporters of Bradley Central athletics, reflecting recognition of local athletic excellence.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 17, 2025 (sponsored by Rep. Howell).
  • House actions: Filed; engrossed; adopted; moved to concurrence.
  • Senate actions: Concurred; placed on Senate Consent Calendar; enrolled; signed by the Senate Speaker.
  • Final steps:
    • April 28, 2025: Enrolled; signed by the House Speaker.
    • April 29, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker; transmitted to Governor.
    • April 29, 2025: Governor signed the measure into law (ceremonial recognition).

Notes on Effect

  • As a memorial/joint resolution, HJR 678 is ceremonial and does not create or change law, duties, or funding. It serves to publicly commend an individual for notable achievements.

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

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