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SJR 749

Memorials, Sports - Daven Thompson, All-Region 1-3A first team -

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

Tennessee honors Daven Thompson of Unicoi County High School for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team, recognizing his athletic achievement and character.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 749

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 749 (SJR 749), Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Overall purpose

SJR 749 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and congratulating Daven Thompson of Unicoi County High School for being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team in football. The resolution serves to honor Thompson’s athletic achievement and character, and to extend best wishes for his future endeavors.

Key provisions and changes

  • Acknowledgment and praise for Daven Thompson’s selection to the All-Region 1-3A first team.
  • Statements praising Thompson’s talent, athleticism, and character both on and off the field.
  • Formal action: the Tennessee General Assembly expresses its congratulations through approval of the resolution.
  • Endorsement language: “honor and congratulate,” with best wishes for continued success.
  • Administrative steps: the bill includes a standard closing clause indicating that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation; it also notes that the text after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation on the copy prepared for presentation.

who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Daven Thompson, student-athlete at Unicoi County High School.
  • The recognition is ceremonial and symbolic, affecting Thompson, the school, and the broader community by publicly highlighting achievement in high school athletics.
  • No changes to laws, regulations, funding, or government programs. No fiscal impact is anticipated.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Steve Southerland.
  • Floor actions and timeline:
    • Introduced and passed first consideration (February 12, 2026).
    • Passed second consideration (February 19, 2026).
    • Transmitted to House for concurrence and then enrolled and prepared for signatures (late February to early March 2026).
    • House and Senate approved unanimously (Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0 on the concurrence vote; no recorded opposition on other steps).
    • Governor signed the resolution into law on March 18, 2026.
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes official upon the governor’s signature.

Notable details

  • The resolution follows standard format for memorials honoring individual athletes and is non-binding.
  • The title emphasizes “Daven Thompson, All-Region 1-3A first team” and the broader aim to honor exemplary student-athletes who reflect positively on Tennessee.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to typical legislative memorials or extract the exact language for quoting.

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

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