SJR 773 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Colt Campbell, a Sevier County High School football player who received an All-Region 1-5A honorable mention. It formally recognizes his athletic achievement and character as an exemplary student-athlete. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's praise. It was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into formal recognition on March 4, 2026.
This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 716) honoring Thomas Vandiver, a Bolivar, Tennessee educator, contractor, and community volunteer who served in the Tennessee National Guard. The resolution formally recognizes his life, public service, and dedication to family and community, and expresses condolences to his surviving family members. It was unanimously passed by both legislative chambers and is now enacted as a ceremonial tribute with no policy or legal impact.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring John Keohane, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It directly recognizes his athletic achievement and character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the legislature's praise through a formal statement. It passed unanimously and was signed into effect on March 4, 2026.
SJR 781 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Graven Wilson, a Sevier County High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-5A first team. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply recognizes his athletic achievement and character through a formal expression of legislative praise. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate and House and signed into effect. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition of one student-athlete.
SJR 761 is a resolution honoring Skylar Davis, a football player at Chuckey-Doak High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It formally commends his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete, recognizing him as an exemplary representative of Tennessee high school sports. This symbolic gesture, passed unanimously by both legislative chambers, does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of his accomplishments.
SJR 703 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jennifer Wackerhagen for her 25 years of service with United Way of Blount County. It recognizes her role as President and CEO, her leadership in raising over $50 million for community services, and her broader community contributions. The resolution formally commends her work through the Tennessee General Assembly but does not create any new laws, funding, or policy changes. It is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no direct policy impact.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 778) is a symbolic honor recognizing Nathan Patterson, a student-athlete at Sevier County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-5A first team in football. It does not create new laws or affect policies - it formally expresses legislative commendation for Patterson’s athletic achievements and character. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into formal recognition. It directly affects only Nathan Patterson as a personal tribute, with no broader legislative impact.
SJR 777 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jaxson Perry, a Sevier County High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-5A first team. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves as formal recognition of his athletic achievement and character. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into formal acknowledgment by Tennessee's legislative leadership. It directly affects only Jaxson Perry and his school community through symbolic praise.
House Joint Resolution 1043 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor comedian Nate Bargatze, a native of Old Hickory, Tennessee, for his career achievements in comedy, entertainment, and writing. The resolution recognizes his record-breaking Netflix specials (including the most-streamed Amazon Prime comedy special in 2023), his New York Times No. 1 bestselling book *Big Dumb Eyes*, and his role as host of the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards. It does not create legal obligations or policy changes, but formally commends Bargatze as "a Tennessee kid who made good" and highlights his success as a top-grossing comedian and family-friendly entertainer. This resolution serves solely as a ceremonial recognition without affecting any laws or regulations.
This resolution honors Zach Banks, a student-athlete at Sevier County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-5A first team in football. It recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a high school student-athlete. The Tennessee legislature passed this unanimous resolution to formally congratulate him and celebrate his accomplishments. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact and serves only to acknowledge his recognition.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 775) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Joey Galazin, a Sevier County High School football player, for being named Region 1-5A Co-Defensive Player of the Year. It formally commends his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution does not impose requirements or affect any individuals, groups, or government programs - it is purely a symbolic tribute. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect beyond expressing official recognition.
SJR 787 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brock McGinnis, a Sevier County High School football player, for receiving an All-Region 1-5A honorable mention. It does not create new laws or affect policies - it simply recognizes his athletic achievement through a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed by leadership in March 2026. This type of resolution has no legal effect beyond public acknowledgment.
