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SJR 710

Memorials, Sports - Brentwood High school girls' cross country team, TSSAA Class AAA state champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee legislature formally honors Brentwood High School girls' cross country team for winning the TSSAA Class AAA state championship through ceremonial memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 710

Legislative bill overview

SJR 710 is a memorial resolution honoring the Brentwood High School girls' cross country team for winning the TSSAA Class AAA state championship. The bill passed through the Tennessee legislature and was signed by the Governor in March 2026, making it an official state recognition of this athletic achievement.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions like this serve as official state acknowledgment of accomplishments by constituents, providing formal recognition in the legislative record. For the student athletes, coaches, and school community, such memorials can boost school pride and provide documented recognition of their competitive success at the highest classification level in Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Critics may argue that legislative chambers should focus on substantive policy matters rather than ceremonial memorials, particularly during busy legislative sessions
  • Equity concerns: If similar memorials are not equally distributed across schools and districts, questions could arise about whether recognition is based on geographic or socioeconomic factors
  • Precedent setting: Honoring one state champion team may create expectations for memorials for other state championship teams across all sports, potentially creating selective recognition issues

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

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