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SR 704

Congratulating the Tatum High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Congratulates Tatum High School boys' basketball on the state title; honors players, coaches, and community in a ceremonial, non-binding acknowledgment with no new laws or funding.

Reported enrolled
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Bill Summary · SR 704

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 704

What the bill is

  • Type: Senate Resolution (SR)
  • Number: SR 704
  • Title: Congratulating the Tatum High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship
  • Status: Reported enrolled (final form; ceremonial resolution)
  • Subject: Congratulatory & Honorary Resolutions, specifically recognizing Tatum High School
  • Sponsor: Hughes (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution expresses formal congratulations and recognition to the Tatum High School boys' basketball team for winning a state championship.
  • It honors the student-athletes, coaching staff, school administration, and the Tatum community for their achievement, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence in athletics.
  • As a ceremonial measure, it does not enact new laws, create programs, or authorize funding. Its primary purpose is to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the team’s success.

Key provisions and anticipated content

  • Acknowledgment of the team’s state championship victory in boys’ basketball.
  • Commendation of the players for dedication, teamwork, discipline, and competitive achievement.
  • Commendation of coaches and school staff for mentorship and leadership.
  • Recognition of the broader school and community support that contributed to the achievement.
  • Directive to the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to relevant recipients (e.g., the team, coaches, school administration, and possibly local officials or community leaders).

Affected parties

  • Primary: Tatum High School boys’ basketball players and coaching staff.
  • Secondary: Tatum High School administration, family and friends of the athletes, school supporters and local community.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: May 31, 2025
  • May 31, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
  • June 1, 2025: Read and adopted; vote recorded in Journal
  • June 1, 2025: Reported enrolled (final enrolled version prepared)
  • Context: As a resolution, it is a ceremonial action that accompanies the recognition without altering existing law or requiring fiscal appropriation.

Additional notes

  • This is a non-binding ceremonial measure intended to publicly honor a high school athletics achievement.
  • The bill’s impact is symbolic, aimed at acknowledging accomplishments and boosting school and community pride.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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