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SJR 724

Memorials, Sports - Anjrew Goins, All-Region 1-3A second team -

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

The resolution ceremonially honors Anjrew Goins for his football achievement and public character, serving as symbolic, non-binding recognition by Tennessee officials.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 724

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 724 (SJR 724), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Note: This bill is a memorial resolution recognizing a high school athlete, not a substantive law or budget measure.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • SJR 724 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Anjrew Goins of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School.
  • The resolution recognizes Goins for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team in football.
  • The act serves to commend Goins’ athletic achievement and to celebrate his character and contributions as a student-athlete.
  • The document expresses best wishes for Goins’ continued success in future endeavors.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The Tennessee General Assembly formally honors Anjrew Goins.
  • Wording: The resolution includes laudatory statements about Goins’ talent, character, and ambassadorial role for Tennessee.
  • Official copy: The resolution provides that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with the final clause specifying that certain formatting (House/Senate designation) may be omitted from the copy upon request.

3. Affected Parties

  • Primary subject: Anjrew Goins, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football player.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: The students and communities associated with Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and the broader State of Tennessee, as the resolution publicly acknowledges athletic achievement.
  • Legislative bodies: The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, which jointly approve and adopt the memorial.

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and enrolled: The bill progressed through standard ceremonial approval steps in early 2026.
  • Sponsor and cosponsor: Primary sponsor is Senator Southerland; co-sponsor is Steve Southerland (implied to be the same sponsor in multiple references or a clerical duplication).
  • Legislative milestones:
    • Introduction and first consideration: February 11, 2026.
    • Passed on second consideration: February 19, 2026.
    • Concurred and enrolled: February 23–26, 2026.
    • Transmitted to Governor for action: March 4, 2026.
    • Signed by Governor: March 18, 2026.
  • Effective date: The bill is a memorial resolution; it does not create enforceable duties or fiscal obligations. It becomes effective upon the Governor’s signature and filing as a formal act of the General Assembly.

5. Practical Impact

  • No financial impact or policy change for state programs.
  • Serves as a formal public acknowledgment and ceremonial honor, contributing to the recognition culture around high school athletics in Tennessee.
  • The act is largely symbolic, intended to highlight Andjrew Goins’ regional recognition and to inspire students and communities.

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

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