Memorials, Sports - Taren Claridy -
SJR 801 is a ceremonial resolution commending Taren Claridy, a Greeneville High School football player, for being named to the 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 4A All-State team and recognized as Region 1-4A Athlete of the Year. It formally honors his athletic achievements and character without creating new laws or policies. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate and House and signed into effect in March 2026. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects only Taren Claridy by publicly recognizing his high school sports accomplishments.
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
14
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
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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