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HJR 354

Memorials, Sports - Mt. Juliet Lady Bears -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Susan Lynn

Honors Mt. Juliet Lady Bears for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class 4A District 12 title and advancing to the sectional round; ceremonial, no new costs.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 354

Summary of House Joint Resolution 354 (HJR 354)

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Sports – Mt. Juliet Lady Bears
  • Purpose: Honor and commend the Mt. Juliet High School Lady Bears girls’ basketball team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class 4A District 12 tournament and for their subsequent playoff performance.
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (effective April 1, 2025)
  • Introduced: March 11, 2025
  • Topic: Memorials, Sports

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses formal admiration and respect for the Mt. Juliet Lady Bears and their coaches for their outstanding season.
  • It highlights values such as perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and school/community pride.
  • It extends best wishes for continued success in the athletes’ future endeavors.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment: The General Assembly honors and commends the Mt. Juliet Lady Bears for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class 4A District 12 tournament.
  • Additional Recognition: Commends the team’s progress to the sectional round, and acknowledges the leadership of Head Coach Jeremy Hawks and assistant coaches Caitlin Hammer, Clayton Hawks, and Ashley Serbin.
  • Formal Copy: Requires an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation, with standard language about the state seal and designation omitted on the final copy.
  • Fiscal/Regulatory Impact: Ceremonial only; does not authorize new expenditures, create obligations, or change existing law.

Team Accomplishments Highlight

  • District 12 Championship: Mt. Juliet Lady Bears defeated Green Hill Lady Hawks 59-54 in the championship game.
  • Most Valuable Player: McClaine Ringenberg (19 points in the final, including six fourth-quarter free throws).
  • Notable teammates named: Claire Emery, Aaliyah Holman, Addy Osborne, Isabella Craig, Makayla Hopson, Sophia McGresham, Carlie Scurlock, Sara Valencia, Madison Davenport, Ava Grisham, Lilly Bugg, Lilli Kerney.
  • Regional Playoffs: Defeated McGavock 66-45 in the West regional quarterfinal, then defeated Hendersonville 52-50 in the semifinal.
  • End of Season: The Lady Bears concluded the season in the sectional round (on the road).

Affected Parties

  • Mt. Juliet High School Lady Bears players and coaching staff.
  • Mt. Juliet High School community, families, and supporters.
  • General Assembly and the public audience recognizing athletic achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 11, 2025
  • House actions: Adopted (March 17, 2025); sponsor added (March 24, 2025)
  • Senate actions: Transmitted to Governor (March 27, 2025); enrolled and ready for signature (March 26–28, 2025)
  • Final action: Governor signed (April 1, 2025)
  • Status: Concurred by both chambers and enacted as a memorial resolution

Bottom Line

HJR 354 is a ceremonial, non-controversial measure recognizing the Mt. Juliet Lady Bears’ 2024–25 basketball season achievements, their district championship, and their run to the sectional round, with formal appreciation to players, coaches, and their supporters.

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

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