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HJR 365

Memorials, Sports - Kenwood High School unified bowling team, TSSAA Unified State Champion -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Burkhart

Tennessee legislature honors Kenwood High School's unified bowling team for winning the state TSSAA championship, promoting inclusive athletics recognition.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 365

Legislative bill overview

HJR 365 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee legislature honoring Kenwood High School's unified bowling team for winning the TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) Unified State Championship. The bill commemorates this athletic achievement and the team's accomplishment in the state championship competition.

Why is this important

Unified sports programs combine athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, promoting inclusion and breaking down barriers in competitive athletics. Recognition through legislative memorial resolutions brings visibility to these programs and acknowledges their importance to Tennessee's educational and athletic community.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of memorials: Some view legislative time spent on individual school commemorations as appropriate recognition, while others argue memorials should be reserved for more significant state-level matters
  • Resource allocation: Debate over whether legislative attention should focus on broader education policy issues rather than individual team achievements
  • Precedent concerns: Questions about whether honoring one school's team creates expectations to memorialize other championship teams across the state

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

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