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SJR 742

Memorials, Sports - Elijah Valentine, All-Region 1-3A second team -

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

Recognizes Elijah Valentine for earning All-Region 1-3A second team in football and publicly honors his achievement as a positive, ceremonial state commendation.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 742

Summary of Bill: SJR 742 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title and Purpose

  • Senate Joint Resolution 742, authored by Senator Southerland with co-sponsor Steve Southerland, honors Elijah Valentine of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School.
  • Purpose: Recognize Elijah Valentine for being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team in football and extend congratulations and best wishes.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition: The resolution grammatically expresses admiration and commendation for Elijah Valentine’s athletic achievement.
  • Official acknowledgment: The Tennessee General Assembly adopts the sentiment that Valentine’s accomplishments reflect positively on himself, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, and the state.
  • Copy and presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution is prepared for presentation. The final clause clarifies that the copy may be prepared without House or Senate designation language on the copy upon request.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individuals:
    • Elijah Valentine, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football player (recognition of All-Region 1-3A second team status).
  • Institutions:
    • Gatlinburg-Pittman High School (indirectly, through the recognition of a student-athlete from the school).
  • Government/Procedural:
    • Tennessee Senate and House joint resolution process; the resolution is presented as an official state commendation.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduction and action timeline (highlights):
    • Introduced and placed on Senate/Sponsor steps in February 2026.
    • Passed on first consideration (February 12, 2026).
    • Passed on second consideration (February 19, 2026) and placed on Senate Consent Calendar (February 20, 2026) and then transmitted to the House (February 23, 2026).
    • House concurred (February 23, 2026) with unanimous support (Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0).
    • Signed by the House Speaker (March 4, 2026) and Senate Speaker (also March 4, 2026).
    • Transmitted to the Governor (March 6, 2026) and signed by the Governor (March 18, 2026).
    • Effective as a memorial resolution upon the Governor’s signature and filing.
  • Formal adoption:
    • The resolution constitutes an official state memorial recognizing a student-athlete’s achievement.

Impact and Significance

  • This is a ceremonial, non-operational measure designed to publicly acknowledge and celebrate a high school athlete’s achievement.
  • It serves to highlight positive role models and showcase state pride in student accomplishments.
  • No changes to law, funding, or policy are enacted; the measure is symbolic and ceremonial in nature.

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

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