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SJR 183

Memorials, Sports - Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SJR 183 honors Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team for winning the 2025 UCA High School Game Day National Championship; ceremonial recognition with no new laws or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 183

Summary of SJR 183 (Memorials, Sports) — Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution (SJR 183)
  • Title: Memorials, Sports — Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team
  • Purpose: Commend and congratulate the Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team for winning the 2025 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) High School Game Day National Championship.
  • Status: Signed by the Governor
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Latest Legislative Action: Signed by Governor on March 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

SJR 183 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and praising the Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team for achieving national champions status in UCA’s 2025 national championship. It serves to publicly acknowledge the team’s excellence, sportsmanship, and role as ambassadors of Tennessee, without creating any new law or fiscal obligations.

Key Provisions and Details

  • Recognition: Commends and congratulates the Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team and its coaches for winning the 2025 UCA High School Game Day National Championship.
  • Championship Details:
    • Event: 2025 UCA High School Game Day National Championship
    • Location: Orlando, Florida
    • Date of Championship: February 9, 2025
    • Division: Small Varsity Division 1 Non-Tumbling Game Day
    • Team Score Progression: Preliminary round score 92; Semifinals score 93.6 (third place entering finals); Final score 93 (first place)
    • Competitors: 34 teams nationwide
  • Qualifying Competitions Mentioned: Magic City Regional (Birmingham, AL); TSSAA State Championship (Knoxville, TN); Bluegrass Regional (Lexington, KY)
  • Team Members: Farren Bartlett, Sage Boehms, Keira Grass, Natalia Kabeya, Tennyson Lange, Aspen Langford, Mya Milewski, P.J. Muto, Sydney Newbell, Charlotte Otvos, Mollie Reed, Delaney Searles, Elise Smith, Abby Spain, Elise Wombacher, Kaitlin Zirkle
  • Staff and Leadership: Head Coach Becky Brennan; Assistant Coaches Jessica Clark and Talon Geissler
  • Ceremonial Language: The resolution provides that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented, omitting the final recital language from the copy and providing the text following the State seal without House/Senate designation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Recognizes a Tennessee high school athletic team (Franklin High School Game Day Cheer Team) and its coaching staff.
  • No new program authority, funding, or statutory requirements are created; the act is purely ceremonial and commemorative.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • February 26, 2025: Filed for introduction.
  • February 27, 2025: Passed on First Consideration.
  • March 3–6, 2025: Progressed through Senate stages (Second Consideration, Consent Calendar, engrossed).
  • March 10–12, 2025: Passed House and Senate unanimously (Ayes 95–0; no Nays).
  • March 12, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • March 13, 2025: Signed by Governor (becomes official state acknowledgment).

Significance

SJR 183 embodies formal state recognition of exceptional high school achievement and athletic excellence. It highlights Tennessee student-athlete accomplishment, promotes school pride, and reinforces positive conduct and sportsmanship reflected by the Franklin High School cheer team.

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

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