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HJR 1427

Memorials, Sports - Cleveland High School unified bowling team, TSSAA Unified State Champion -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kevin Raper

The bill ceremonially honors Cleveland High School’s unified bowling team as 2026 state champions, highlighting inclusive, team-based sports under Special Olympics.

Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
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Bill Summary · HJR 1427

Summary of Bill: HJR 1427 (Tennessee, 114th General Assembly)

Basic purpose

  • HJR 1427 is a House Joint Resolution honoring and congratulating the Cleveland High School unified bowling team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Unified Bowling State Championship.
  • The resolution expresses pride in the team as representatives of Tennessee and the broader mission of unified sports under Special Olympics, highlighting inclusivity and teamwork.

Key provisions and statements

  • Formal recognition: The resolution designates the Cleveland High School Blue Raiders unified bowling team as state champions of 2026.
  • Acknowledgment of achievement: It notes the team’s inaugural season success and their state tournament victories over Gleason, Dobyns Bennett, and Station Camp.
  • Purpose of unified sports: The resolution reiterates that unified sports are a division of Special Olympics aimed at fostering social inclusion through collaborative training and competition for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities.
  • Team composition: Names the three team members (Elijah Bolin, Cam Garcia, Jaxon Jones) and acknowledges Head Coach Archie Crossland.
  • Conduct and representation: The resolution commends the team for upholding integrity and representing school and state positively.
  • Legislative action: The House (and Senate concur) adopts the resolution to honor the team. The final copy will be prepared for presentation.

Who/what is affected

  • Cleveland High School, its unified bowling program, and its student-athletes (Elijah Bolin, Cam Garcia, Jaxon Jones) are distinctly recognized.
  • The acknowledgment is ceremonial and symbolic, with no direct fiscal or policy changes to programs or funding.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sponsor: Representative Kevin Raper (co-sponsor).
  • Recent actions:
    • 2026-04-15: House passed the resolution; referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • 2026-04-15: Engrossed and ready for transmission to Senate; adopted in the House with a vote of 90-0-2 PV.
    • 2026-04-14: Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar for 4/15/2026.
  • Effective date: Ceremonial; becomes official upon passage by both chambers and signing (if required) as a concurrent memorial.

Impact and significance

  • Cultural and educational impact: Highlights inclusivity, teamwork, and the positive role of unified sports in schools.
  • Public recognition: Provides formal acknowledgment from Tennessee’s legislature, potentially serving as inspiration for other Unified Sports programs and raising awareness of TSSAA Unified Bowling.
  • No policy or funding changes are specified in the text of the resolution. It is a ceremonial commendation.

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

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