Memorials, Recognition - Vincent Ruiz, National Marbles Tournament winner -

House Joint Resolution 708 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally commend Vincent Ruiz, an eighth-grade student from Nashville, for winning the 2025 National Marbles Tournament. It recognizes his achievement as the third player in the tournament's 102-year history to win in their first year of competition, after self-teaching the game through online resources. The resolution highlights his 68-2 record in 70 tournament games and celebrates his role as a community ambassador. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to Ruiz's accomplishment.