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SJR 1243

Memorials, Sports - Evan Goins -

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

SJR 1243 publicly honors Evan Goins for a standout week in baseball, highlighting his 8-for-11, 3 homers, 7 RBIs, and high on-base and slugging marks.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1243

Summary — Senate Joint Resolution 1243 (SJR 1243), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • Honor Evan Goins, a Tusculum University junior, for being named the WePlayed Sports South Atlantic Conference Baseball Player of the Week.

Key Provisions

  • Officially recognize and congratulate Evan Goins for his athletic achievement.
  • Recite the accomplishments that earned the recognition, including:
    • Week-long statistics: 8 hits in 11 at-bats (8-for-11).
    • Home runs: 3.
    • RBIs: 7.
    • Performance in a three-game series sweep at UVA Wise.
    • Notable games:
    • Opening game: 4-for-4 with 3 home runs and 6 RBIs; Tusculum won 18-4.
    • Following game: 4-hit performance in a 13-11 victory.
    • Week-long on-base percentage: .750.
    • Week-long slugging percentage: 1.545.
  • Acknowledges these achievements as examples of spirit, determination, and perseverance.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Evan Goins (student-athlete, Tusculum University).
  • More broadly, it contributes to public recognition of student-athletes within Tennessee’s higher education and intercollegiate athletics community.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Sponsor: Senator Steve Southerland (co-sponsor listed as well).
  • Legislative steps completed:
    • Introduced and passed on First Consideration (April 21, 2026).
    • Passed on Second Consideration (April 23, 2026); referred to the Senate Calendar Committee, and placed on consent calendar.
    • Adopted in the Senate on April 23, 2026 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
    • Concurred by House (Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0) on April 23, 2026.
    • Prepared for transmission to the House; final formatting clause to omit House/Senate designation in the copy.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial/proclamatory measure, not a bill that changes law or appropriates funds.

Additional Notes

  • The resolution ends with a formal statement that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented, preserving the intended ceremonial language.
  • This is a non-binding recognition typical of honors celebrated by the Legislature to highlight exemplary student-athlete achievement.

Bottom Line

SJR 1243 serves to publicly honor Evan Goins for a standout week in baseball within the South Atlantic Conference, highlighting his impressive statistical achievements and character as a student-athlete. It is a ceremonial resolution with no fiscal impact or policy changes.

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

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