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HJR 1104

Memorials, Sports - Hamilton Middle School Wildcats boys' basketball team, MSCIAA Class A Champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Pearson

Tennessee House passes ceremonial resolution honoring Hamilton Middle School Wildcats for winning MSCIAA Class A boys' basketball championship; now before Senate.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1104

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1104 is a memorial resolution honoring the Hamilton Middle School Wildcats boys' basketball team for winning the MSCIAA Class A state championship. The bill passed the Tennessee House of Representatives unanimously and has been referred to the Senate Calendar Committee for consideration.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions recognize outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations within a state, creating official legislative records of accomplishment. While ceremonial in nature, these resolutions acknowledge community success and can boost morale for student-athletes and their school.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent and selectivity: Memorial resolutions for sports teams may raise questions about which achievements warrant legislative time and resources, potentially creating expectations for honoring other teams or accomplishments
  • Legislative efficiency: Critics argue that chamber floor time and procedural steps for ceremonial memorials could be redirected toward substantive policy matters
  • Equity considerations: Questions may arise about whether all schools and sports programs receive equal recognition opportunity through the memorial process

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

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