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SR 348

Memorials, Sports - Chad Austin, District 13 Coach of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Tennessee memorial resolution honors Coach Chad Austin from District 13 as Coach of the Year through symbolic state recognition.

Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SR 348

Legislative bill overview

SR 348 is a memorial resolution in Tennessee that honors Chad Austin, a coach from District 13, as Coach of the Year. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that recognize individuals or groups for their achievements and contributions.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions carry no legal force, they serve important symbolic functions by officially recognizing community achievements and contributions. This resolution provides formal state-level acknowledgment of Austin's coaching excellence and impact on his district.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact: As a memorial resolution, this bill creates no policy changes, funding allocations, or enforceable measures
  • Legislative resource use: Some may question whether legislative time should focus on ceremonial matters versus substantive policy issues
  • Selection criteria transparency: Without additional context, there's no public information about the selection process or criteria for this particular honor

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

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