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SJR 805

Memorials, Sports - Brylee Catron -

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

Tennessee legislature passes memorial resolution honoring Brylee Catron in connection with sports, signed by governor in March 2026.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 805

Legislative bill overview

SJR 805 is a memorial resolution in Tennessee that honors Brylee Catron in connection with sports. As a joint resolution memorial, it expresses legislative recognition or commemoration rather than creating new law or policy. The bill was introduced by Senator Steve Southerland and passed through both chambers before receiving gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an important civic function by formally recognizing individuals, achievements, or events deemed significant by the legislature. While non-binding and ceremonial in nature, they create an official legislative record and can provide recognition to constituents, athletes, or others the legislature wishes to honor. Such memorials are typically introduced when there is community support for public acknowledgment.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill's specific purpose—whether honoring an athlete's achievement, commemorating a tragedy, or another purpose—is not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess whether the memorial is broadly supported
  • Memorial proliferation: Some argue legislatures pass too many ceremonial resolutions, diverting time from substantive policy work
  • Selection criteria: Questions about what criteria determine which individuals or achievements receive legislative memorials versus others that do not

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

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