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HJR 1071

Memorials, Sports - Brittany Cooper, Coach of the Year -

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

Tennessee House passes memorial resolution honoring coach Brittany Cooper with Coach of the Year recognition; now awaits Senate consideration.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1071

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1071 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House that memorializes Brittany Cooper as Coach of the Year. The bill passed the House unanimously on March 9, 2026, with 95 ayes and no opposing votes, and is now pending consideration in the Senate Calendar Committee.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions honor individuals for significant achievements and contributions to their communities or fields. While this bill has no direct policy or budget impact, it reflects legislative recognition of coaching excellence and may bring public attention to Cooper's accomplishments in sports.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation: Some argue that memorial resolutions, while honoring worthy individuals, consume legislative time that could address substantive policy matters
  • Selection criteria transparency: No publicly available information indicates how Cooper was selected or whether other coaches were considered, raising questions about the award's objectivity
  • Precedent concerns: Approval of individual memorials may create expectations for similar recognitions, potentially overwhelming the legislative calendar

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

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