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SJR 770

Memorials, Sports - Mia Woodrick -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessie Seal

Tennessee legislature honors Mia Woodrick through formal memorial resolution recognizing her sports-related accomplishments.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 770

Legislative bill overview

SJR 770 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee legislature honoring Mia Woodrick in connection with sports. As a joint resolution, it does not create law but rather expresses the legislature's formal recognition or commemoration of an individual or achievement.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to publicly acknowledge significant contributions or accomplishments. In this case, the legislature deemed Mia Woodrick's sports-related achievements worthy of official state recognition, which can elevate visibility for individuals and their accomplishments within their communities and the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency on subject: The bill's title provides minimal detail about what specific sports accomplishment or contribution Mia Woodrick made, making it difficult for the public to understand the basis for the honor
  • Memorial resolution utility: Some argue that legislative time spent on non-binding memorials could be redirected toward substantive policy measures
  • Criteria for memorials: Questions may arise about whether consistent standards exist for which individuals receive legislative memorials versus others with similar accomplishments

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

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