Memorials, Sports - Parker Newman -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 789), not a law, that formally honors Parker Newman, a football player at Sevier County High School. It recognizes his achievements as the Region 1-5A Athlete of the Year, specifically highlighting his 1,059 receiving yards, 10 touchdown catches, and defensive stats (117 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions) during the season. The resolution also notes his character as a student-athlete. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
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