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SJR 1167

Memorials, Sports - Milligan University Disc Golf national champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Crowe

SJR 1167 congratulates Milligan University disc golf teams for winning both men’s and women’s 2026 national championships, highlighting rapid program rise and key leaders.

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Bill Summary · SJR 1167

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 1167 (SJR 1167) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • Recognizes and congratulates Milligan University Buffaloes disc golf teams for winning the 2026 Division I College Disc Golf national championships (both men's and women's titles).

Key Provisions and Provisions in the Resolution

  • Acknowledges the achievement as historic: first time Milligan’s disc golf program won national championships in both divisions in the same season.
  • Highlights details of the championships:
    • Men’s team: Milligan’s foursome—Ben Wagner, Ethan Bishop, James Blocker, Zac Nelson—led the men’s team to victory among 48 competing teams at the national championship held in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
    • Women’s team: Milligan’s Ari Timm and Grace Sanderson won the women’s title in a tightly contested four-round competition; Timm secured the championship with a distance birdie putt on the final hole.
  • Places the accomplishment in the broader context of Milligan’s disc golf program:
    • Notes the program’s rise from a Division III national title in 2025 to winning Division I national titles in 2026.
    • Credits leadership and coaching: Head Coach Tim Barr and Volunteer Assistant Coach Zach Melton.
    • Lists additional team members: Aaron Walker, Owen Gibson, Harrison Greene, Jett Carter, Chris Berney, Sean Pagenkopf, John Bernard, Stuart Kitchings, Ethan Reab, Isaiah Crawford, Spencer Brown, Michael Nickens, Hailey Crouch, Karyn Makwerere.
  • Emphasizes character and contribution:
    • Describes the team as exemplifying good student-athlete values, high-level competition, and commendable character.

Who/What is Affected

  • Milligan University disc golf programs (men’s and women’s teams) are the primary subjects of the recognition.
  • Milligan University and its coaching staff receive formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • The resolution itself serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment that can be used to publicize the achievement and inspire continued athletic excellence.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative action: The resolution passed both chambers (as indicated by the action history: Rules Suspended, engrossed, concurrence, and final filing for introduction) on April 16, 2026.
  • Status: Adopted by both Senate and House; ready for transmission to the House after Senate concurrence.
  • Formal language: The resolution includes a provision to prepare an appropriate copy for presentation and allows for the text to appear without House or Senate designation upon request.

Bottom Line

  • SJR 1167 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Milligan University’s disc golf teams for winning the 2026 national championships in both men’s and women’s divisions, highlighting the program’s rapid ascent, key players, coaching leadership, and the athletes’ character. It serves as an official state acknowledgment and celebration of this cross-division national championship achievement.

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

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