Sen. Steve Southerland

Maddy summarySJR 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.

Maddy summarySJR 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SJR 732), not a policy bill. It formally honors Hunter Mathews, a football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. The resolution expresses the legislature's recognition of his athletic achievement and character, extending congratulations and well-wishes. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply serves as a symbolic tribute to a student athlete.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 740) honoring Brayden Maples, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named Region 1-3A Co-offensive Player of the Year. It formally recognizes his athletic achievements, including 1,271 rushing yards and being a Class 3A Mr. Football finalist, while highlighting his character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely offers ceremonial commendation. It was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into effect on March 4, 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 745 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Cade Peterson, a high school football player from Unicoi County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations - it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution formally congratulates Peterson for his athletic achievements and character, extending "best wishes for much continued success." As a commemorative resolution, it affects no one through legal or financial means and serves only to publicly acknowledge an individual's accomplishment.

Maddy summarySJR 804 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Trey Bailey, a Greeneville High School cross country athlete, for being named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's 2025 Class 2A All-State team. It recognizes his achievement as the Class 2A State meet champion with a time of 15:12:89, highlighting his sportsmanship and dedication. This resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it simply offers symbolic recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed into formality on March 4, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SJR 793) honors Eli Archer, a student at Morristown-Hamblen West High School, for being selected to the Tennessee Music Education Association's All-State choir. It directly recognizes his musical achievement and dedication, expressing the legislature's pride in his selection. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers formal commendation through a joint resolution passed unanimously by both chambers. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

Maddy summarySJR 724 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Anjrew Goins, a high school football player at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of his athletic achievement and character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply serves as a formal commendation from the legislature. This type of resolution is common for celebrating local student accomplishments without altering laws or funding.