House Joint Resolution 380, sponsored by Representative Cepicky, honors Ava Grayson Sykes for her achievement as the Fourth Runner-Up of the 2025 Mule Day Court. The resolution highlights her dedication to her community, her academic pursuits in nursing at Columbia State Community College, and her involvement in various extracurricular activities, including volunteering at an assisted living facility and coaching middle school girls' basketball. Ava's accomplishments in high school, such as her participation in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Club, and Best Buddies, as well as her success in basketball, are also acknowledged.

The resolution emphasizes Ava Sykes as a role model and a source of pride for her family and the Maury County community. It recognizes her commitment to excellence and the spirit of distinction that embodies true Tennesseans. The General Assembly expresses its congratulations and best wishes for her future success and happiness, and it calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.