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HJR 645

Memorials, Sports - York Agricultural Institute Dragonettes, runner-up in 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state tournament -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

Ceremonial tribute recognizing York Agricultural Institute Dragonettes for their 2025 state runner-up finish and 30-6 season, honoring players, coaches, and supporters.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 645

Summary: House Joint Resolution 645 (HJR 645)

Purpose and intent

  • HJR 645 is a memorial joint resolution recognizing and commending the York Agricultural Institute Dragonettes girls’ basketball team for finishing as runner-up in the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state tournament.
  • The measure expresses pride in the team’s achievements and acknowledges the players, coaches, and York Agricultural Institute’s community for their exceptional season.

Key provisions and content

  • Recitals highlight the Dragonettes’ postseason run:
    • District 5 champions; defeated Trousdale County (68-31), Westmoreland (48-12), and Jackson County (67-44) to win Region 3.
    • Sectional win over Pearl-Cohn (62-26) to reach the state tournament.
    • State tournament at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center: beat Memphis Business (44-43) in the quarterfinals and Gatlinburg-Pittman (60-45) in the semifinals; finished as runner-up in Class 2A.
    • Season record cited: 30-6.
  • Individual and coaching recognition:
    • All-Tournament selections: Reese Beaty, Cali Franklin, Emma Cooper, and Raylee Werner.
    • Other team members named: Emma Pile, Josie Crabtree, Addison Moon, Coraline Crabtree, Josie Ashburn, Addison McElhaney, Zoe Gibson, Emily Doss, Hannah Whitney, Katelyn Rich.
    • Head Coach Michael Green and Assistant Coach Crystal Rich are acknowledged for leadership.
  • The resolution supersets a ceremonial honor, expressing admiration for the team’s character, work ethic, and community support.
  • Administrative provisions:
    • The bill includes the standard “Be It Resolved” language: concurring between the House and Senate, with an appropriate copy to be prepared.
    • The published language notes a technical formatting clause about the language appearing after the State seal.

Who/a what is affected

  • Primarily commemorates York Agricultural Institute Dragonettes and the broader York community, including players, coaches, families, and supporters.
  • No changes to law or state policy; purely ceremonial and symbolic.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: April 14, 2025; Sponsor: Keisling (principal).
  • House actions: Engrossed (April 15); adopted (April 15) 95-0; concurred (April 21) 33-0.
  • Senate actions: Received (April 16); placed on Senate Consent Calendar (April 17); concurred (April 24) 33-0.
  • Final actions: Enrolled and signed by House Speaker (April 24); transmitted to Governor (April 28); signed by Governor (May 5, 2025).

Bottom-line impact

  • HJR 645 serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute to a high-performing high school girls’ basketball team and its supporters, recognizing exceptional athletic achievement without imposing fiscal obligations or policy changes.

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

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