This ceremonial resolution honors Daven Thompson, a Unicoi County High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievement and character through a symbolic vote by the Tennessee legislature. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a public acknowledgment of his accomplishments.
SJR 738 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Luke Stuart, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named Region 1-3A Co-Lineman of the Year. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievements (55 tackles, 3 sacks) and character as a student-athlete. It does not create any new laws, policies, or funding - it is solely a symbolic gesture of commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously and was signed by both legislative leaders.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 719) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Maggie Crosslin, a student-athlete from St. Cecilia Academy, for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division II, Class A Girls' Cross Country Individual Championship. It formally congratulates her on her athletic achievement (with a winning time of 18:34), academic involvement (taking five AP classes), and leadership roles (cross country captain, National Honor Society president). The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and was passed unanimously (94-0) before being signed by both legislative leaders.
SJR 803 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Greeneville High School soccer player Marley VanBuskirk for being named to the 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 2A All-State team as a defender. The resolution commends her athletic achievements, including District and Region defensive player awards, and recognizes her as a role model for student-athletes. This non-binding resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly’s formal recognition of her accomplishments. It was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into effect in March 2026.
SJR 800 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Zorian Harris, a Greeneville High School football player, for being named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's 2025 Class 4A All-State football team. The resolution commends Harris for his athletic achievements as a defensive lineman and Region 1-4A Defensive Player of the Year, highlighting his success both on the field and as a student-athlete. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it formally recognizes Harris's accomplishments through a legislative expression of pride. This resolution directly affects Harris and his school community, with no broader legislative impact or implementation required.
SJR 737 is a commemorative resolution honoring Kolby Jones, a Unicoi County High School football player, for being named Region 1-3A Player of the Year. It symbolically recognizes his athletic achievements and character without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into effect.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 755) honoring Aidyn Evely, a high school football player from Unicoi County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - only formally congratulating him through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into effect.
This resolution honors Marcus Britt, a football player from Chuckey-Doak High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee legislature with unanimous support, expressing commendation for his athletic achievement and character. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy - it is purely a formal recognition of an individual student-athlete. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the symbolic gesture of praise.
This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 784), not a policy bill. It formally honors Cade Brown, a football player at Sevier County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-5A first team. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete. It has no policy impact or financial effect; it is purely ceremonial recognition of an individual student-athlete's accomplishment.
HJR 1041 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor Dr. Hyran E. Barefoot on his 98th birthday. It recognizes his decades of service as Union University's 14th president (1987-1996), his dedication to education, and his contributions to the university community, including the naming of campus buildings. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic gesture expressing legislative admiration, not a policy change. It was adopted unanimously (94-0) and is now being transmitted to the Senate.
This resolution formally honors the Lipscomb Academy Lady Mustangs girls' bowling team for winning the TSSAA Division II state championship. It commends their championship season, character, and community support without creating any new laws or policies. As a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), it has no direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond expressing legislative recognition. The resolution passed unanimously and was signed into formal acknowledgment by Tennessee's legislature.
This ceremonial resolution honors the Brentwood High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class AAA state championship - their sixth consecutive title. It specifically recognizes their achievement at the November 7, 2025, state meet, including senior Lauren Banovac’s individual title and the team’s top-four finish. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly, directly addressing the athletes, coaches, and community. It has no legal effect or policy changes, as it is purely commemorative.
