HJR170 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rhett MarquesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Ayden Nguyen, winner 2024 Alabama Spelling Bee, commended
Summary: A Joint Resolution commends Ayden Nguyen for winning the 2024 Alabama Spelling Bee and advancing to the National Spelling Bee.
What This Bill Does
formally recognizes Ayden Nguyen, a Hillcrest Elementary School fifth grader, for winning the 2024 Alabama Spelling Bee. It notes that he earned a bid to the National Spelling Bee and will compete in that event. It expresses congratulations and best wishes for his future endeavors; the resolution is ceremonial and does not change laws or provide funding.

Who It Affects
Ayden Nguyen — receives formal statewide commendation for his spelling bee victory.
Hillcrest Elementary School and the Enterprise City School District (along with Ayden's family and community) — publicly recognized for supporting and celebrating his achievement.

Key Provisions
Commends Hillcrest Elementary School fifth grader Ayden Nguyen for winning the 2024 Alabama Spelling Bee and earning a bid to the National Spelling Bee.
Acknowledges that Ayden Nguyen won after 17 rounds with the word 'dysphagia' and will participate in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Offers congratulations and best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.
States that this is a ceremonial resolution and does not change state law or provide funding.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions