Memorials, Recognition - 73rd World's Biggest Fish Fry, Hostess Princess and Court -
HJR 1026 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Ali Ridgeway as the 2026 Hostess Princess and Jayla Boutwell, Kylee French, Madeline Gottshall, and Madison Melton as members of the 2026 Hostess Princess Court for the 73rd Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, Tennessee. It formally congratulates these five Henry County high school students for their community involvement and role as representatives of the Paris-Henry County Jaycees' event. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a formal expression of recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was unanimously adopted by the House on March 2, 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 3/2/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tandy Darby
RRepublican
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