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SJR 978

Memorials, Sports - Jasmin Coleman, TCCAA Coach of the Year -

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

Tennessee legislature honors Jasmin Coleman as TCCAA Coach of the Year through ceremonial resolution with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
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Bill Summary · SJR 978

Legislative bill overview

SJR 978 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee legislature honoring Jasmin Coleman, who was named TCCAA (Tennessee Community College Athletic Association) Coach of the Year. The bill serves as an official state recognition of this achievement and was sponsored by Representative Steve Southerland.

Why is this important

While memorial and sports recognition bills are primarily symbolic, they acknowledge contributions to community education and athletics. Such resolutions can boost institutional pride and recognize individuals who have made meaningful impacts in their fields, though they carry no binding legal authority or budgetary implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that ceremonial resolutions consume parliamentary time that could address substantive policy matters, though this criticism is common across all memorial bills
  • Equity in recognition: Questions may arise about selection criteria for which athletic achievements receive state-level recognition versus others that do not
  • Scope of state involvement: Debate over whether state legislatures should formally recognize individual sports awards versus allowing institutional or athletic associations to handle such honors independently

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

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