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HJR 1606

Memorials, Recognition - McCabe Park Little League, 40th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Clemmons

HJR 1606 formally honors McCabe Park Little League’s 40-year contribution to West Nashville through volunteer-led youth baseball, with ceremonial recognition only.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1606

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1606 (HJR 1606) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and intent

  • HJR 1606 is a resolution recognizing and honoring McCabe Park Little League on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
  • The resolution celebrates the organization’s contributions to the West Nashville community and its role in developing youth through baseball.
  • It commends the coaches, volunteers, board members, and players for their dedication and service to the community.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official recognition by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (through concurrence) of McCabe Park Little League’s fortieth anniversary.
  • Acknowledges the organization as an all-volunteer, community-based program that relies on adult volunteers to operate and sustain activities.
  • Highlights the league’s history since 1986, serving roughly 400 local youth in the spring season at McCabe Park Community Center.
  • Emphasizes values gained by participants, including sportsmanship, camaraderie, and fair play.
  • Directs that an “appropriate copy” of the resolution be prepared for presentation; language notes that the clause be omitted from the copy used in presentation, with formatting to follow the standard ceremonial queuing.

Who/what would be affected

  • McCabe Park Little League and its affiliated volunteers, coaches, board members, players, and families benefit from formal recognition.
  • The recognition is symbolic and ceremonial, with no new regulatory burdens, funding commitments, or policy changes.
  • The broader community in West Nashville is acknowledged as the beneficiary of the league’s activities and its impact on youth development.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution was introduced and subsequently passed by the House (as part of the 114th General Assembly) and sent to the Senate.
  • On April 22, 2026, the resolution was engrossed and transmitted to the Senate.
  • On April 22, 2026, it was adopted in the House with a vote of 93-0 (no opposing votes, no present votes).
  • On April 23, 2026, the Senate concurred and the resolution advanced to the Senate Consent Calendar.
  • On April 23, 2026, the resolution was concurred in the Senate with a final approval (Ayes 32, Nays 0), and placed on the Senate Consent Calendar for 4/23/2026.
  • The action history indicates ceremonial adoption and ceremonial presentation are the primary outcomes, with formal joint resolution language allowing for official transmission to McCabe Park Little League.

Notes

  • This is a commemorative, non-binding resolution. It does not create laws, authorize expenditures, or impose new obligations.
  • The bill’s primary effect is to publicly acknowledge and honor the organization’s 40-year history and its community contributions.

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

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