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SJR 746

Memorials, Sports - Alex Laningham, All-Region 1-3A second team -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Southerland

Tennessee legislature honors student-athlete Alex Laningham's All-Region 1-3A second team sports selection through ceremonial memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 746

Legislative bill overview

SJR 746 is a memorial resolution honoring Alex Laningham for his achievement as an All-Region 1-3A second team selection in sports. The bill passed through both chambers of the Tennessee legislature and was signed by the Governor in March 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions officially recognize individual accomplishments and contributions at the state legislative level, creating a formal public record of achievement. Such recognitions can provide meaningful acknowledgment for student-athletes and their communities, though they carry no binding legal force or budgetary impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that memorial resolutions for individual sports achievements consume legislative resources that could address substantive policy matters
  • Selection criteria: Questions about why this particular athlete was selected for state-level memorialization versus others with similar or greater accomplishments
  • Precedent concerns: Frequent passage of individual memorial resolutions may create expectations or pressure for similar recognition of other athletes

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

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