A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ella Ryan on being named the 2024 WILLCO Awards Female Basketball Player of the Year.
Summary
House Resolution 102 is a ceremonial resolution honoring and congratulating Ella Ryan of Brentwood High School for being named the 2024 WILLCO Awards Female Basketball Player of the Year. The resolution highlights her athletic accomplishments, including averaging 24.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4 steals per game, and notes that she was also named District 10-4A MVP.
The measure does not create or amend any law, establish a program, or appropriate funds. Instead, it serves as a formal expression of recognition by the Tennessee House of Representatives and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation to Ms. Ryan. Its practical effect is limited to ceremonial acknowledgment of a student athlete’s achievements and public commendation from the state legislature.
Impact
HR0102 has no substantive impact on Tennessee statutes, regulations, or state programs. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that does not alter legal rights or obligations, but it does place the House’s official recognition behind Ella Ryan’s athletic success and character, and it may be used for ceremonial presentation and public record.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The bill passed the House on consent calendar third consideration by a 96-0 vote, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition. There were no committee transcripts or recorded objections, consistent with the resolution’s honorary nature.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the available record because the resolution is purely ceremonial and does not involve legislation affecting public policy, spending, or regulation. The only discussion implied by the text is praise for Ella Ryan’s athletic performance, leadership, and character, with no evidence of disagreement among members.