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SJR 713

Memorials, Sports - Page High School football team, TSSAA Division I, Class 5A State Champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee legislature formally honors Page High School's TSSAA Division I, Class 5A football state championship through memorial resolution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 713

Legislative bill overview

SJR 713 is a memorial resolution that honors Page High School's football team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Class 5A State Championship. The bill officially recognizes this athletic achievement at the state legislative level through formal passage and gubernatorial signature.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions like this serve as official state recognition of significant community accomplishments, which can boost school pride and community morale. They also create a formal legislative record acknowledging exceptional athletic achievement within Tennessee's high school sports system.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative resources: Some may question whether passing memorial resolutions for individual school athletic achievements is an appropriate use of legislative time and resources, particularly when legislatures face numerous policy priorities.
  • Precedent and equity: If the legislature memorializes one school's championship, there may be questions about fairness to other state champions or notable achievements that don't receive similar recognition.
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue that memorials lack substantive policy impact compared to bills addressing education funding, infrastructure, or other systemic issues.

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

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