SJR 854 is a symbolic resolution honoring Luke Stuart, a senior defensive end at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, Tennessee, for being named to the All-County football team in 2025. It recognizes his athletic achievements during the season, including 72 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and his selection as Region 1-3A Lineman of the Year. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and serves solely to publicly praise his accomplishments as a student-athlete. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 5, 2026.
SJR 859 is a resolution commending Ocean Edwards for his service as a legislative intern to Senator Becky Massey. It formally recognizes his specific contributions, including mailing over 500 Tennessee Blue Books, leading a winning trivia team for legislative interns, and his volunteer work with community organizations like Thrive Lonsdale. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his role in supporting the legislative process. It directly affects Ocean Edwards by publicly honoring his work, as noted in the Senate’s unanimous adoption on March 5, 2026.
SJR 855 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Craig Huskey, a senior at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including being named Region 1-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year and earning All-State honors from two major sports organizations. The resolution serves as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly with no policy or financial impact, solely celebrating his accomplishments as a student-athlete.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 857) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Jackson Younger, a junior inside linebacker at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team and All-Region 1-3A first team in 2025. It formally commends his athletic achievements, including 80 tackles and two sacks during the season, and his character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves to publicly honor Younger and his accomplishments. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only the named individual, with no broader legislative impact.
SJR 849 is a non-binding resolution honoring Elijah Spence, a senior football player at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-County football team and receiving All-State and All-Region honors. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including 57 receptions for 1,036 yards and 14 touchdowns in the 2025 season, as well as his character as a student-athlete. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly on March 5, 2026, expressing formal recognition of his accomplishments. This symbolic gesture does not create legal obligations or policy changes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 851) honoring Cecilio Rodriguez, a senior football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including his 2025 season stats (863 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns) and All-State honors, without creating any new laws or affecting policy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not impose obligations or change regulations.
SJR 856 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Isaac Drinnon, an eighth-grade student at East Ridge Middle School, for winning the 2025-2026 Hamblen County Spelling Bee with the word "maladaptive." It formally congratulates him and extends well-wishes for his future success. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely recognizes an individual achievement. The resolution passed unanimously (31-0) in the Tennessee Senate.
SJR 853 is a procedural resolution honoring John Keohane, a junior defensive back at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It formally commends his 2025 season achievements, including 93 tackles, six interceptions, and selections to All-State and All-Region teams. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate in March 2026 as a ceremonial recognition, with no binding policy impact. This is a commemorative gesture by the legislature, not a law affecting policy or resources.
SJR 858 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hunter Mathews, a senior tackle at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including concurrent All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Football Coaches Association. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative commendation without creating new policies or affecting any individuals or entities. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 5, 2026.
This resolution honors Tyson Sutton, a junior quarterback at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It publicly congratulates him on his athletic achievements, including his 2025 season stats (193 passes for 2,783 yards and 27 touchdowns) and recognition by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Football Coaches Association. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Tennessee General Assembly, with no binding policy changes or direct impact beyond symbolic recognition. It does not affect laws, regulations, or any group beyond honoring Sutton’s accomplishments.
SJR 848 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brayden Maples, a junior running back at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including 1,272 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns during the season, as well as his All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Football Coaches Association. The resolution has no binding effect and serves solely as a symbolic expression of legislative praise for a student-athlete. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 5, 2026.
SJR 861 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Benjamin Yager Bowman, a Nashville public servant and founder of For The Veteran. The resolution recognizes Bowman's work supporting veterans, his partnership with Destiny Rescue in combating child trafficking, and his community leadership as a Christian men's group founder. It extends condolences to his family and commemorates his life of service, without enacting any new laws or policies. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate and House on March 5, 2026.
