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SJR 774

Memorials, Sports - Bryson Headrick -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessie Seal

SJR 774 honors Bryson Headrick for being Region 1-5A Offensive Player of the Year with standout stats, acknowledging his character and public recognition.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 774

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 774 (SJR 774) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Key purpose

  • SJR 774 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and congratulating Bryson Headrick, a football player for Sevier County High School, for being named the Region 1-5A Offensive Player of the Year.

Nature of the bill

  • Type: Memorial resolution (non-binding).
  • Purpose: Honor an individual achievement of a high school athlete and highlight his athletic performance and character.
  • Sponsor: Senator Seal; Co-sponsor: Jessie Seal (House recognition appears to align with companion actions).

Main provisions and content

  • The resolution explicitly acknowledges Bryson Headrick’s athletic accomplishments during the 2025 season:
    • Region 1-5A Offensive Player of the Year.
    • Receiver statistics: 1,200 receiving yards and 17 touchdown passes.
    • Career receiving yards record at Sevier County High School: 2,193 yards.
    • Rushing: 67 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns in the 2025 season.
  • The resolution states that Headrick exemplifies good character on and off the field.
  • The measure expresses the Senate (and House concurrence) desire to publicly recognize Headrick and extend best wishes for future success.
  • Formal conclusion: A copy of the resolution should be prepared and presented; the text includes a standard provision to omit certain procedural language from the copy presented to the public.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary subject: Bryson Headrick, a high school football player in Sevier County, Tennessee.
  • Indirectly affects:
    • Sevier County High School and its athletic program.
    • Local community supporters and students who view regional recognition as a point of pride.
    • Tennessee General Assembly members who issue formal commendations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative path (as reflected in the action history):
    • Introduced and referred; passed first and second consideration in the Senate.
    • Concurred with the House (Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0) on the final Senate action.
    • Transmitted to the Governor for action; signed by the Governor on March 18, 2026.
    • Enrolled and prepared for final signature; finalization completed in March 2026.
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes official upon the Governor’s signature and subsequent publication, as is typical for memorial resolutions in Tennessee.

Overall impact

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding recognition intended to honor exceptional achievement by a Tennessee high school athlete.
  • It serves to highlight athletic excellence, school pride, and positive character, without creating any new legal rights, obligations, or policy changes.

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

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