House Joint Resolution 609, sponsored by Representative Vaughan, honors the University of Memphis Tigers football team for their remarkable 2024 season, during which they achieved eleven wins, including a post-season bowl victory. This season marked the first time in the program's history that the Tigers recorded back-to-back double-digit win seasons and only the second time they reached eleven or more victories in a single season. The team also set a record for the most wins over a two-year span with a 21-5 record and maintained the longest active streak in the nation of scoring twenty or more points in forty consecutive games.

The resolution highlights the individual accomplishments of key players, including quarterback Seth Henigan, who became the program's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, and running back Mario Anderson, Jr., who had one of the most productive seasons for a Tiger running back. The Tigers received numerous accolades, with seven players earning First Team All-American Athletic Conference honors and both Henigan and defensive player Chandler Martin being named MVPs in their respective bowl games. The resolution concludes by congratulating the coaches and players for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the team's success.