Sen. Steve Southerland

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 857) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Jackson Younger, a junior inside linebacker at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team and All-Region 1-3A first team in 2025. It formally commends his athletic achievements, including 80 tackles and two sacks during the season, and his character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves to publicly honor Younger and his accomplishments. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only the named individual, with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summarySJR 849 is a non-binding resolution honoring Elijah Spence, a senior football player at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-County football team and receiving All-State and All-Region honors. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including 57 receptions for 1,036 yards and 14 touchdowns in the 2025 season, as well as his character as a student-athlete. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly on March 5, 2026, expressing formal recognition of his accomplishments. This symbolic gesture does not create legal obligations or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 851) honoring Cecilio Rodriguez, a senior football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including his 2025 season stats (863 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns) and All-State honors, without creating any new laws or affecting policy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not impose obligations or change regulations.

Maddy summarySJR 856 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Isaac Drinnon, an eighth-grade student at East Ridge Middle School, for winning the 2025-2026 Hamblen County Spelling Bee with the word "maladaptive." It formally congratulates him and extends well-wishes for his future success. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely recognizes an individual achievement. The resolution passed unanimously (31-0) in the Tennessee Senate.

Maddy summarySJR 853 is a procedural resolution honoring John Keohane, a junior defensive back at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It formally commends his 2025 season achievements, including 93 tackles, six interceptions, and selections to All-State and All-Region teams. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate in March 2026 as a ceremonial recognition, with no binding policy impact. This is a commemorative gesture by the legislature, not a law affecting policy or resources.

Maddy summarySJR 858 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hunter Mathews, a senior tackle at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including concurrent All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Football Coaches Association. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative commendation without creating new policies or affecting any individuals or entities. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Tyson Sutton, a junior quarterback at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It publicly congratulates him on his athletic achievements, including his 2025 season stats (193 passes for 2,783 yards and 27 touchdowns) and recognition by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Football Coaches Association. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Tennessee General Assembly, with no binding policy changes or direct impact beyond symbolic recognition. It does not affect laws, regulations, or any group beyond honoring Sutton’s accomplishments.

Maddy summarySJR 848 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brayden Maples, a junior running back at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Sevier County, for being named to the All-County football team. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including 1,272 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns during the season, as well as his All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and Tennessee Football Coaches Association. The resolution has no binding effect and serves solely as a symbolic expression of legislative praise for a student-athlete. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not legislation) honoring Craig Huskey, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. It formally recognizes him as the Region 1-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year for his athletic achievements (including 117 tackles) and character. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of praise from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Maddy summarySJR 801 is a ceremonial resolution commending Taren Claridy, a Greeneville High School football player, for being named to the 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 4A All-State team and recognized as Region 1-4A Athlete of the Year. It formally honors his athletic achievements and character without creating new laws or policies. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Tennessee Senate and House and signed into effect in March 2026. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects only Taren Claridy by publicly recognizing his high school sports accomplishments.