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HJR 760

Memorials, Sports - Coach Kevin Thomas, 500 career wins -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Tennessee legislature unanimously honors Coach Kevin Thomas with a memorial resolution commemorating his 500 career wins achievement.

Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
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Bill Summary · HJR 760

Legislative bill overview

HJR 760 is a memorial resolution recognizing Coach Kevin Thomas for achieving 500 career wins in coaching. The bill passed both chambers of the Tennessee legislature unanimously and has been enrolled for the Governor's signature. This is a non-binding commendation measure rather than substantive legislation.

Why is this important

While memorials have no legal force, they serve as official public recognition of individual achievements and can honor contributions to their communities and fields. In this case, the unanimous passage reflects broad legislative support for acknowledging a coach's sustained success and dedication to athletics and education.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that state legislatures should focus primarily on substantive policy matters rather than passing individual commemorative resolutions
  • Precedent and equity: Unanimous passage of memorials for some individuals raises questions about who receives official recognition and whether criteria are applied consistently
  • Resource allocation: Chamber debate and voting procedures, even for non-controversial measures, consume legislative session time and resources

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

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