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HJR 1266

Memorials, Sports - Evey Monge -

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

Ceremonially recognizes Evangeline Monge of Centennial High School for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls’ Wrestling Athlete of the Year.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1266

Summary of Bill: HJR 1266 (Tennessee, 114th General Assembly)

Title

House Joint Resolution 1266 (HJR 1266), authored by Rep. Bulso, with Sen. Gino Bulso as co-sponsor, honors Evangeline (Evey) Monge of Centennial High School for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls’ Wrestling Athlete of the Year.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and commend Evangeline Monge for her athletic achievement in girls’ wrestling.
  • To acknowledge her success as an ambassador for Tennessee and to celebrate the character and sportsmanship she demonstrated.
  • To publicly honor Monge by conveying the General Assembly’s congratulations and best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly for Evangeline Monge’s selection as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls’ Wrestling Athlete of the Year.
  • States that Monge is a student-athlete at Centennial High School and highlights her talent, dedication, and impact.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Monge or her representatives.
  • The resolution itself is a ceremonial acknowledgment; it does not create statutory duties, funding, or regulatory changes.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Evangeline (Evey) Monge, a student-athlete at Centennial High School.
  • Secondary: Centennial High School community, Monge’s family and supporters, and the broader Tennessee community that recognizes high school athletes.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The resolution passed through the Tennessee Legislature with unanimous or near-unanimous support at multiple stages.
  • Key action dates (highlights):
    • April 2–6, 2026: Introductory steps, adoption on House consent calendar, and engrossment
    • April 6, 2026: Resolution adopted in the House (Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2)
    • April 9–13, 2026: Transmission to Senate, concurrence, and final approvals
    • April 15–16, 2026: Enrolled, signed by House Speaker, and transmitted to Governor
    • April 16, 2026: Governor action (transmission for signature)
  • Final status: As of the action history, the resolution was transmitted to the Governor for signature and subsequently signed by Senate Speaker and House Speaker, indicating ceremonial approval.

Impact

  • No fiscal impact or regulatory change; purely ceremonial.
  • Enhances public recognition of student-athletes and highlights the achievements of female wrestlers in Tennessee.
  • May be used by Monge and the school district for publicity, motivation, or school honors programs.

Summary

HJR 1266 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Evangeline “Evey” Monge of Centennial High School for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls’ Wrestling Athlete of the Year. It honors her athletic excellence, character, and role as a positive representative of Tennessee. The bill proceeds through standard ceremonial approval processes and, upon final signature, serves as an official acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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

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