Sen. Steve Southerland

Maddy summarySJR 730 is a formal commendation resolution honoring Cecilio Rodriguez, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It directly recognizes Rodriguez's athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete. The resolution serves only to publicly honor him through a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly, with no legal effect or policy change. This is a non-binding commemorative gesture, not a legislative act with practical implications.

Maddy summarySJR 731 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Leonard Pack, a Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects only Leonard Pack by publicly celebrating his accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SJR 752) honors Blaze Rice, 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 or policies; it is a non-binding expression of recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution formally congratulates Rice for his athletic achievements and character, extending best wishes for his future. It directly affects only Blaze Rice, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 795) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Eden Gibson, a student at Morristown-Hamblen West High School, for being named an alternate in the Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) All-State choir. It does not create new policies or affect any laws; it simply expresses legislative recognition of her musical achievement. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly in March 2026. It serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for Gibson’s talent and dedication to the performing arts.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 756) honoring Dalton Cerezo, a high school football player from Unicoi County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievement and character as a student-athlete, with no concrete policy changes or direct effects on laws, funding, or regulations. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and is now enrolled for presentation. It serves only as symbolic recognition, not as legislation with operational provisions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 797) is a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly honoring Caden Baugh, a Greeneville High School senior football player. It recognizes his achievement as the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award winner for Division I, Class 4A, highlighting his record-breaking passing statistics (2,653 yards, 36 touchdowns) and leadership in leading his team to the 4A semifinals. The resolution extends official commendation and best wishes to Baugh for his future success, directly affecting him as the honoree and his school community. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or binding effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 727), not a policy bill. It formally honors Tyson Sutton, a Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete, extending the legislature's congratulations. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summarySJR 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.

Maddy summarySJR 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.