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HJR 1227

Memorials, Retirement - Marv West -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

The bill formally honors and commends Marv West for his 23-year tenure as Oneida High School girls’ basketball coach, highlighting his record, championships, and impact on students

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1227

Summary of Bill: HJR 1227 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

Memorials, Retirement – Marv West

Purpose and Intent

  • A House Joint Resolution honoring and commending Coach Marv West upon his retirement as head coach of the Oneida High School girls’ basketball program.
  • Recognizes Coach West’s career, leadership, and positive impact on student-athletes and the Oneida community.

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of appreciation and commendation from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (the Senate concurs).
  • Acknowledges West’s retirement after 23 seasons as head coach of the Oneida High School girls’ basketball program.
  • Highlights achievements and contributions, including:
    • Overall coaching record: 478 wins and 252 losses.
    • State and regional success: led teams to seven district tournament championships, seven region tournament championships, eleven substate appearances, and five state tournament appearances.
    • Consistent performance: winning records in 21 of 23 seasons, with 15 seasons of 20+ wins.
    • Mentorship: coached players who earned All-District, All-Region, and All-State honors; received multiple Coach of the Year awards.
  • Emphasizes character development, discipline, and values imparted to student-athletes.
  • Expresses pride and gratitude from the Oneida community for West’s service to students, the school, and the community.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Coach Marv West (retiring after 23 seasons).
  • Secondary: Oneida High School girls’ basketball program, the Oneida community, student-athletes who benefited from his leadership.
  • Legislative entities: Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate (the resolution is a ceremonial formal acknowledgment).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Classified as a memorial resolution (HJR), a ceremonial bill expressing recognition rather than creating new laws.
  • Timeline of actions (highlights from the record):
    • Introduction and passage on the House side (March 2026).
    • Transmission to the Senate.
    • Senate concurrence and final approval (April 2026).
    • Signed by the Governor (April 14, 2026), finalizing acknowledgment into law as a ceremonial resolution.
  • The final clause allows for copies to be prepared for presentation with standard formatting.

Practical Impact

  • Serves as an official state-level tribute to a long-tenured high school coach.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory effect, or changes to law; primarily symbolic recognition and public acknowledgment.
  • Provides a formal record of appreciation that may be used by family, school, and community members in commemorative contexts.

Notable Details

  • Co-sponsor: Kelly Keisling.
  • The resolution emphasizes Marv West’s legacy of “character development, discipline, and a commitment to excellence” that extends beyond athletics.

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

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