Sen. Steve Southerland

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 736 honors Dillon Sifford, a football player at Unicoi County High School, for being named Region 1-3A Co-Lineman of the Year. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly (94-0 in the Senate, with House concurrence), publicly commends his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal recognition of his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring John Keohane, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It directly recognizes his athletic achievement and character as a student-athlete. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the legislature's praise through a formal statement. It passed unanimously and was signed into effect on March 4, 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 761 is a resolution honoring Skylar Davis, a football player at 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 exemplary representative of Tennessee high school sports. This symbolic gesture, passed unanimously by both legislative chambers, does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of his accomplishments.

Maddy summarySJR 700 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally recognize Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown for its 100th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the church's founding in 1926, its historical milestones, and its community service over a century. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of legislative appreciation for the church's contributions. The resolution was unanimously concurred by the Senate (94-0) and signed into effect in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 802) passed unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Lee Wanda Corn James on her 90th birthday. It does not create any new policy or affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond extending symbolic congratulations to Ms. James. The resolution formally recognizes her as a "beloved member of her community" and celebrates her life milestone. It was signed by both legislative leaders and is now enrolled as a ceremonial gesture.

Maddy summarySJR 728 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Elijah Spence, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses legislative recognition through a formal commendation. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed by leadership, with no practical impact beyond public acknowledgment. This type of resolution is standard for celebrating individual achievements in sports or community service.

Maddy summarySJR 742 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Elijah Valentine, a high school football player from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete, without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution was unanimously passed by Tennessee's Senate and House of Representatives and signed into effect, expressing official commendation for Valentine's accomplishments. This resolution directly affects only Elijah Valentine as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Nathan Allen, a football player at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievement and character through a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or financial impact, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySJR 758 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Danny Turberville, a Chuckey-Doak High School football player, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team. It formally recognizes his athletic achievements and character as a student-athlete in Tennessee. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses legislative commendation through a symbolic gesture. As a commemorative resolution, it does not impact laws, regulations, or any individuals beyond this public acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 750), not a policy bill. It formally honors Carter Simmons, a high school football player from Unicoi County High School, for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of his athletic achievement and character, extending congratulations and well-wishes. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.