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SJR 701

Memorials, Recognition - White County Fair, 2026 Champion of Champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

SJR 701 formally congratulates the White County Fair for earning the 2026 “Champion of Champions” honor, praising its leadership, innovation, and community impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 701

Summary: SJR 701 (Senate Joint Resolution 701), Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To congratulate the White County Fair and its board, staff, and volunteers for being named the 2026 Champion of Champions Fair by the Tennessee Association of Fairs.
  • To recognize the fair as the “Champion of Champions,” the highest honor awarded by the Tennessee Association of Fairs, for demonstrated leadership, innovation, community involvement, and excellence.
  • To express pride and best wishes for continued success in promoting local business, agriculture, history, and community spirit in White County.

Key Provisions

  • Official Recognition: The Tennessee General Assembly extends formal congratulations to the White County Fair, its board, staff, and volunteers.
  • Honor Description: Acknowledges that the “Champion of Champions” is the association’s top award and signifies exceptional leadership, innovation, community involvement, and overall excellence among fairs.
  • Formal Presentation: Requires that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to the White County Fair stakeholders.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: White County Fair (and its organizing board, staff, and volunteers) in White County, Tennessee.
  • Broader Impact: Public recognition by both legislative chambers highlighting the fair’s contributions to local economy, agriculture, education, and cultural heritage.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Adopted in the 2026 session and transmitted to the Governor for action; subsequently signed into law.
  • Timeline:
    • February–March 2026: Passed various legislative steps culminating in enrollment and signature.
    • March 4, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures; House and Senate leaders signed.
    • March 6, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action.
    • March 18, 2026: Governor signed the resolution into law.
  • Legislation Type: Non-binding memorial resolution (SJR), focused on recognition and commendation rather than creating new law or appropriations.

Notable Context

  • The resolution emphasizes the significance of the White County Fair in promoting local business, agriculture, education, and cultural history, aligning with the state’s interest in celebrating community events that contribute to local development.

Bottom Line

SJR 701 is a ceremonial resolution delivering formal congratulations from Tennessee’s legislature to the White County Fair for achieving the 2026 Champion of Champions Fair honor, praising its leadership, innovation, and community impact, and extending best wishes for continued success.

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

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