Sen. Steve Southerland

Primary SJR 1597

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Sports - T.J. Buckner, All-County -

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors T.J. Buckner, a senior at South Greene High School, for being named to the All-County boys' basketball team. The resolution acknowledges his specific achievements during the 2023-2024 season, including recording 265 points and 87 assists, and expresses appreciation for his leadership and athletic performance. Once signed into law, the document will be presented to the student as a commemorative recognition of his accomplishments.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1587

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Sports - Jason Britton, Greeneville Sun's Boys' Basketball Co-Player of the Year -

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally congratulates Jason Britton of North Greene High School on being named Boys' Basketball Co-Player of the Year by The Greeneville Sun. The resolution highlights his achievements during the 2023-2024 season, noting that he helped lead his team to the state tournament and set multiple scoring records for Greene County and Northeast Tennessee. By passing this measure, the Tennessee General Assembly recognizes Britton's athletic success and expresses its support for his future endeavors.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1583

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Sports - Ava Clark, All-County -

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Ava Clark, a senior at South Greene High School, for being named to the All-County girls' basketball team. The measure formally recognizes her outstanding performance during the 2023-2024 season, specifically highlighting her leadership and statistics such as leading the team with 157 rebounds and scoring 224 points. The resolution expresses appreciation for her achievements and wishes her continued success, but it does not create any new laws or alter existing policies.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1589

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Sports - Sam Tarlton, The Greeneville Sun's Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year -

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Sam Tarlton, the boys' basketball coach at North Greene High School, for being named The Greeneville Sun's Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year. The measure formally acknowledges his leadership in guiding his team to a district championship and a state tournament appearance, while praising his dedication to character and integrity. It is a commemorative action that does not alter laws or policy but serves to publicly recognize his specific athletic achievements.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1497

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Interns - Naomi Israel -

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1438

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Claire Holt, East Tennessee History Day Award -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1466

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Tusculum University women's golf team, Agnes McAmis Memorial champions -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1465

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Travis Parton -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1455

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Keeping the Valley Beautiful -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 1444

Signed into law · Tennessee Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Erin Thomas, Greeneville City Schools Grades K-4 Teacher of the Year -

Signed into law May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors