Sen. Jack Johnson

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 708 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the Battle Ground Academy Wildcats football team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division II-AA state championship - their first title in 22 years. It specifically commends the team's athletic achievement, including their 61-27 championship victory over Franklin Road Academy, and highlights players like quarterback Kaedyn Marable and wide receiver Max Curry. The resolution recognizes the team's character, teamwork, and community impact as exemplars for Tennessee youth, without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely as a formal expression of legislative praise.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution of commendation, not a policy bill. It formally honors Lauren Banovac, a Brentwood High School senior, for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class AAA Girls' Cross Country Individual Championship with a personal best time of 17:17.15. The resolution recognizes her leading the Lady Bruins to their sixth consecutive team title and her future athletic prospects at Georgetown College. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses the General Assembly's praise for her athletic achievement.

Maddy summarySJR 711 is a commemorative resolution honoring Isabella "Bella" Warner, a student at Independence High School, for winning the TSSAA Division I girls' individual bowling state championship. The resolution recognizes her victory in the championship match (defeating her opponent by five pins) and highlights her character, perseverance, and achievements as a student-athlete. It does not create any policy changes or affect laws - instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 715), not a substantive bill. It formally honors the Summit High School girls' volleyball team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class AAA state championship. The resolution recognizes their championship victory, 30-8 season record, coach, and sportsmanship without creating any new laws or policies. It directly affects the team and their school community by providing symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 713) honoring the Page High School Patriots football team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 5A State Football Championship. It publicly commends the team, coaches, and supporters for their undefeated 14-0 season and historic championship victory, including their 21-14 win over Sevier County High School in the BlueCross Bowl. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any legal rights or obligations. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into effect in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summarySJR 707 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Battle Ground Academy girls' cross country team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division II, Class A state championship - their first state title in school history. It directly recognizes the team members, coaches, and their achievement of winning Tennessee's state cross country title under Coach Luke Johnson. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it solely expresses legislative congratulations through a formal honor. This symbolic gesture was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into effect.

Maddy summarySJR 712 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Independence High School boys' cross country team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class AAA state championship - their first team title in school history. It specifically recognizes their regional championship win, individual runner-up finishes (including Asher Oates), and team placement of all seven runners in the top 35 at state finals. The resolution, passed unanimously by both chambers, serves only to formally congratulate the team and coach Luke Finley, with no legal effect or policy changes. It directly affects the team members, coaches, and school community through symbolic recognition. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing ones.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 714) is a symbolic honor recognizing Page High School's girls' golf team for winning the 2025 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class AA state championship. It directly affects the team members, coaches (notably Head Coach Jamie Eickhoff), and their school by formally congratulating them through legislative resolution. The resolution highlights their consecutive championship win, team score (289), and leadership (e.g., Brooke Bennett’s third-place finish), emphasizing their sportsmanship and academic balance. It does not create new laws or policies - only provides ceremonial recognition through a formal legislative statement. The resolution passed unanimously and was signed into effect in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Gary A. Passons, MD, to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Under Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501), the General Assembly must formally approve gubernatorial appointments to this board. Dr. Passons, a board-certified ophthalmologist with decades of medical experience and local leadership, will serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The resolution does not create new policy or affect broader public programs - it solely completes a required confirmation process for a specific board appointment.