HJR 229 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Reed Blankenship, Super Bowl LIX champion -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 229), not a bill with policy changes. It honors Reed Blankenship, a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alumnus and safety for the Philadelphia Eagles, for winning Super Bowl LIX as a key member of the Eagles' defense. The resolution formally recognizes his achievements, including setting MTSU's career tackles record, his role in the Eagles' 2024 championship victory (where he recorded 3 tackles in the Super Bowl and 27 total in playoffs), and his undrafted path to success. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policy or constituents.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025 · House Feb 24, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 3, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2/24/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Bryan Terry
Bryan Terry
RRepublican
TN
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