Sen. Steve Southerland

Maddy summarySJR 791 is a non-binding resolution honoring Joel Oliver, a student at Morristown-Hamblen West High School, for being selected to the Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) All-State choir. It formally congratulates him on this achievement and recognizes his dedication as a vocalist. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee legislature in March 2026, has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of his musical accomplishment. This type of resolution does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents beyond the named individual.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 723) is a symbolic honor from the Tennessee legislature recognizing Oscar Hernandez, a Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is purely a commemorative gesture expressing the legislature's praise for Hernandez's athletic achievement and character. The resolution extends congratulations to Hernandez and wishes him continued success. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on legislation or affected parties beyond this acknowledgment.

Maddy summarySJR 799 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bishop Merriweather, a Greeneville High School football player, for being named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's 2025 Class 4A All-State team as an offensive lineman. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including Region 1-4A Offensive Lineman of the Year honors, and his character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative praise through a formal commendation. It directly affects Bishop Merriweather by publicly acknowledging his accomplishments. This is a non-binding symbolic gesture with no funding, regulations, or obligations.

Maddy summarySJR 766 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dominique Athcison, a Chuckey-Doak High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously (94-0) in the Senate and was signed into effect on March 4, 2026. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal or regulatory impact beyond expressing public praise for the student athlete.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 790) honoring Sophia Mangin, a choir teacher at Morristown-Hamblen West High School in Tennessee. It formally commends her for her dedication to arts education, highlighting her students' recent recognition by the Tennessee Music Education Association. The resolution has no policy changes or funding; it simply provides a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It passed unanimously (94-0) and was signed by both legislative leaders. The resolution directly affects Ms. Mangin as the honoree, with no broader impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summarySJR 757 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Gustavo Alvarez, a high school football player from Chuckey-Doak High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete in Tennessee. The resolution has no legal effect - it does not create new policies, allocate funds, or impact any laws or regulations. It was unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate and House, then signed by both presiding officers in March 2026. This type of resolution is purely symbolic, celebrating an individual's accomplishments without altering any state requirements or obligations.

Maddy summarySJR 748 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Broox Bennett, a high school football player from Unicoi County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character without creating any new law or policy. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Tennessee legislature, with no binding effect on state operations or funding.

Maddy summarySJR 751 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Brady Simmons, a football player at Unicoi County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. The resolution formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete. It does not create new law or affect any policy, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his accomplishments. The resolution was unanimously concurred by the Senate and signed by both chamber leaders.

Maddy summarySJR 762 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kiptyn Ball, a football player from 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 ambassador for Tennessee. This resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely symbolic and does not alter laws, funding, or regulations. It was unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate and House and signed into formal recognition.

Maddy summarySJR 796 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Nash Rader, a South Greene High School football player, for being named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) 2A All-State team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including 1,279 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns during his senior season, which helped lead his team to the state playoffs. This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly.