HJR 495 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Sports - Bradley Central Bearettes, Class 4A girls' basketball state champions -

HJR 495 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the Bradley Central High School Bearettes girls' basketball team for winning their third consecutive TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship. The resolution specifically commends the team's 35-1 record during the 2024-2025 season, their fourth state title in seven years, and their achievement of a three-peat (winning three straight championships). It recognizes the team's athletic success, leadership under head coach Jason Reuter, and the character of the players as exemplars of student-athlete excellence. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the team's accomplishments.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Signed Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025 · House Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

350
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 3, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/27/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dan Howell
Dan Howell
RRepublican
TN
22