TN HJR0507The bill honors the Hillsboro Burros boys' basketball team for their victory in the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship. It recognizes their hard work and dedication in achieving this significant accomplishment in high school sports.
TN HJR0507 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by John Clemmons (D), currently “Passed” since April 8, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 75 of them sponsored by John Clemmons.
Supporters would frame this resolution as a celebration of local talent and community spirit, highlighting the team's dedication and the pride they bring to their school and community. It serves as an inspiration for young athletes to strive for excellence in sports.
Critics might argue that while honoring a sports team is nice, it could be seen as a distraction from more pressing legislative issues. They may question the allocation of legislative time and resources to commend a sports team rather than addressing critical state needs.
The bill HJR0507 is a resolution to honor the Hillsboro Burros boys' basketball team for their achievement in winning the state championship. The sponsor, John Clemmons, has a professional background as an attorney and is involved in various legal and educational organizations. However, there are no direct financial interests or business ventures that would benefit from this resolution, as it does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes related to sports or recreation industries. Clemmons' personal financial interests are primarily centered around his legal practice and educational affiliations, which do not intersect with the ceremonial nature of this bill.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Partner at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of Tennessee Bar Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CLEMMONS & CLEMONS, PLLC | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | TRUST INCOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | ENERGY TRANSFER LP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TRUST - CAPITAL GAINS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NASHVILLE MEMBER from Jan 2009 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & PROFESSIONALS FOR THE ARTS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY from Jan 2009 to Apr 2018 | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER from Jan 2008 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HARRY PHILLIPS AMERICAN INN OF COURT BARRISTER from Aug 2015 to Apr 2019 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE BAR FOUNDATION FELLOW from Mar 2017 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - NASHVILLE ADVISORY BOARD from Jun 2018 to Nov 2022 | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MCCABE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER COACH from Aug 2019 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SILENT NO LONGER TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CORE HOOPS - MBA VOLUNTEER COACH from Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SILENT NO LONGER TN BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CLEMMONS AND CLEMONS, PLLC MEMBER from Jul 2013 to current | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE RBI-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MIDDLE TN RBI ADVISORY RD from Jan 2014 to Apr 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | FRIENDS OF SEVIER PARK, INC MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Apr 2013 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BELMONT-HILLSBORO NEIGHBORS, INC. EX OFFICIO MEMBER, STEERING COMMITTEE from Jan 2014 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS (SPOUSE & 3 MINORS)and Minor Child | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, 401(K) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | MML INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, LEGAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: INVICTUS PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HJR0507 do?
The bill honors the Hillsboro Burros boys' basketball team for their victory in the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship. It recognizes their hard work and dedication in achieving this significant accomplishment in high school sports.
What is the status of TN HJR0507?
TN HJR0507 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0507?
John Clemmons (D) sponsored TN HJR0507.
