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SJR 797

Memorials, Sports - Caden Baugh, Division 1, Class 4A Mr. Football -

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

Tennessee legislature officially honors high school football player Caden Baugh for achieving Division 1, Class 4A recognition through a ceremonial memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 797

Legislative bill overview

SJR 797 is a memorial resolution honoring Caden Baugh, a Division 1, Class 4A high school football player in Tennessee. The bill passed through both chambers of the legislature and was signed by the Governor in March 2026, officially recognizing Baugh's athletic achievement.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions like this serve as official state recognition of individual achievements in youth athletics, potentially raising the profile of exceptional high school athletes within their communities and state. Such recognitions can have personal significance for the honoree and their family, though they carry no binding legal or budgetary consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Critics may question whether the legislature should spend time on individual athletic memorials rather than focusing on substantive policy matters
  • Selection criteria: No clear explanation of why this particular athlete was selected for memorialization, raising questions about consistency and fairness in honoring athletes
  • Precedent concerns: Passage could encourage numerous similar memorial requests for other athletes, potentially overwhelming the legislative calendar

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

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