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HJR 1279

Memorials, Sports - Ella Ryan -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

HJR 1279 ceremonially honors Ella Ryan as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Basketball Player of the Year, recognizing her as an exemplary student-athlete representing Tennessee.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1279

Summary – House Joint Resolution 1279 (HJR 1279), Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • A ceremonial resolution recognizing and congratulating Ella Ryan for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Basketball Player of the Year.
  • The resolution honors Ryan’s achievements as a high school athlete from Brentwood High School and highlights her role as a positive representative of Tennessee.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares appreciation and congratulations for Ella Ryan's selection as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Basketball Player of the Year.
  • Notes Ryan’s prior recognition as a Class 4A Miss Basketball finalist for the Brentwood Bruins, underscoring her consistent athletic excellence.
  • Describes Ryan as an exemplary student-athlete demonstrating talent, dedication, and character.
  • States that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard formatting instructions for embedding the final language (omitting House/Senate designations on the copy as customary for such memorials).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Ella Ryan (Brentwood High School student-athlete) and, more broadly, the Brentwood community.
  • Secondary: Tennessee high school athletics community, parents, classmates, and supporters who celebrate athletic achievement and positive representation of the state.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Type: Joint Resolution (concurrent resolution) by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Status progression (as reflected in the action history):
    • Introduced and placed on consent calendars in early April 2026.
    • Passed the House (Adopted 90–0 with 2 not voting) and sent to the Senate.
    • Senate concurred with no negative votes (Ayes 31, Nays 0) on April 13, 2026.
    • Enrolled and prepared for signatures; signed by House Speaker (April 15, 2026) and Senate Speaker (April 16, 2026).
    • Transmitted to the Governor for action (April 16, 2026); Governor’s action pending at the time of the record.

Notes on Effect

  • The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws, funding, or statutory changes.
  • It serves to formally recognize athletic achievement and commend the individual for representation of Tennessee at a state and national level.

Bottom Line

HJR 1279 is a commemorative measure honoring Ella Ryan’s achievement as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Basketball Player of the Year, reflecting pride in Tennessee's student-athletes and their contributions to communities. The resolution passed both chambers and was transmitted to the Governor for signing.

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

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