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SJR 137

Memorials, Sports - MASE Phoenix, Class A state football champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Sara Kyle

Ceremonial joint resolution honors MASE Phoenix football team as 2024 TSSAA Class A state champions, recognizing players, coaches, and fans.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 137

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 137 (SJR 137)

Purpose and Intent

SJR 137 is a ceremonial, joint resolution that honors and congratulates the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE) Phoenix football team for winning the 2024 TSSAA Class A state championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s character, leadership, teamwork, and impact on the school and broader Tennessee community, and it authorizes the preparation of an appropriate commemorative copy for presentation.

Key Provisions

  • Declares the MASE Phoenix as state champions of the 2024 TSSAA Class A football season.
  • Commends the team, coaching staff, support staff, administrators, cheerleaders, and fans for their achievements and positive representation of Tennessee.
  • Highlights specific season accomplishments:
    • Regular season: 13-1 record; six shutouts; Region 8 title with a 5-0 record and four shutouts; 228 points scored.
    • Playoffs: 46-0 over Lake County; 44-24 over South Fulton; 42-0 over Union County; 40-34 over McKenzie.
    • Championship game: 36-14 victory over South Pittsburg.
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a standard formatting clause about the copy’s appearance (omitting the final clause from the copy and rendering language after the State seal without House or Senate designation).
  • No substantive legal or fiscal changes to state law; this is a ceremonial recognition.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix football players, coaching staff, team support staff, administrators, cheerleaders, and school fans.
  • Secondary: The MASE community and Tennessee residents who follow high school athletics and state honors.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • Passed first and second considerations in the Senate (mid-February 2025)
  • Placed on Senate consent calendar (February 18–20, 2025)
  • Transmitted to the House for action (February 24–28, 2025)
  • House concurrence and enrollment actions occurred February 24–25, 2025
  • Governor signed: March 4, 2025
  • Status: Signed into law by the Governor; the bill is a joint resolution honoring a high school sports achievement.

Fiscal/Legal Impact

  • None identified. The resolution is ceremonial and does not enact new policy or create fiscal obligations.

Contextual Notes

  • The bill reflects a routine practice of recognizing noteworthy Tennessee student-athletes who achieve state championship status and serve as community exemplars.

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

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