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HJR 29

Memorials, Sports - Oakland High School football team, TSSAA Division I, Class 6A State Champion -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bryan Terry

Tennessee legislature honors Oakland High School's TSSAA Division I, Class 6A football state championship through ceremonial memorial resolution signed by governor.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 29

Legislative bill overview

HJR 29 is a memorial resolution honoring the Oakland High School football team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Class 6A State Championship. The bill recognizes the team's athletic achievement and is sponsored by Representative Bryan Terry. This type of legislation celebrates local accomplishments and has been signed into law by the Governor.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions like this serve to officially recognize and commemorate significant achievements by constituents, which can boost community pride and morale. While non-binding and carrying no fiscal impact, such resolutions demonstrate legislative attention to local successes and allow public institutions to be formally acknowledged at the state level.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Critics may question whether the state legislature should spend time on ceremonial measures rather than substantive policy, though these resolutions typically require minimal floor time
  • Selective recognition: Questions about equity and fairness—why this team over other state championship teams from other schools or sports in the same year
  • Precedent for similar requests: Success of one memorial may lead to numerous similar requests from other schools and communities, potentially overwhelming the legislative calendar with ceremonial bills

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

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