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HJR 1281

Memorials, Sports - Houston Fulks -

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

Ceremonially recognizes Houston Fulks as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys’ Bowler of the Year for a second consecutive time, with commendation but no policy or budget changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1281

Summary — House Joint Resolution 1281 (HJR 1281), 114th General Assembly, Tennessee

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1281 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Houston Fulks, a high school bowler from Franklin High School.
  • The bill designates him as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys’ Bowler of the Year for the second consecutive year.
  • The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for Fulks’s future endeavors and position as a positive representative of Tennessee.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Recognition: The core provision is a joint resolution recognizing and congratulating Houston Fulks.
  • Wording and Presentation: The resolution states that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with ceremonial language to recognize his achievement.
  • No statutory or fiscal changes: The measure is purely ceremonial; it does not create or alter any legal rights, obligations, or state programs, nor does it authorize spending or policy changes.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: Houston Fulks (Franklin High School athlete).
  • Secondary: Tennessee school/community stakeholders and the broader public who benefit from recognition of student-athlete achievements.
  • Neutrally affects: None beyond ceremonial acknowledgement; no implementation impacts on government operations or budgets.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and sponsored by Representative Bulso; co-sponsor: Gino Bulso.
  • Legislative path (summary of actions):
    • April 2–6, 2026: Introductory actions and placement on consent calendar.
    • April 9–10, 2026: Transmitted to the Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
    • April 13, 2026: Senate concurred (Ayes 31, Nays 0).
    • April 15–16, 2026: Enrolled and prepared for signature; signed by the House Speaker and Senate leadership; transmitted to the Governor.
    • April 16, 2026: Governor_signed (as indicated by “Transmitted to Governor for his action” and subsequent signing events).
  • Purpose of the procedural steps: To enact a ceremonial acknowledgment that carries no budgetary or regulatory impact, simply formalizing recognition.

Additional Context

  • The WILLCO Awards recognize high school bowling excellence; this resolution highlights Houston Fulks’s achievement and his representation of Tennessee on a state level.
  • The language emphasizes Fulks’s character in addition to athletic success.

Bottom Line

HJR 1281 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Houston Fulks as the 2025 WILLCO Awards Boys’ Bowler of the Year for the second consecutive year, commending his athletic success and character, and requesting that an official copy be prepared for presentation. It does not alter laws, create programs, or allocate funds.

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

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